Reactivitiy maybe? I am not sure..
2007-10-04 09:51:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Yes, reactivity. They are especially reactive with water, and since oil and water don't mix, the oil makes a good barrier to the water vapor in the air.
2007-10-04 09:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by juicy_wishun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Alkali is a base which will dissolve water without inflicting a Precipitate, in spite of the undeniable fact that the answer ought to alter into saturated to furnish a pretend analyzing, yet while a base in a small quantity will dissolve in water without forming a precipitate, that's an Alkali.
2016-12-14 07:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by colmenero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These elements react violently with water, including atomospheric moisture. Storing them in oil keeps them from interacting with water.
2007-10-04 10:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by Vampire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that they react violently with water and I i'm pretty sure that they react pretty violently with oxygen in the air.
2007-10-04 09:56:03 · answer #4 · answered by mk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkali_metal
2007-10-04 10:09:51 · answer #5 · answered by Loren S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋