what are the equations for the group 1 alkali metals when reacted with water?

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such as sodium and water; 2Na+2H2o ->2NAOH +H2

2007-11-01 07:09:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

You've got the correct equation for the reaction of sodium. All other group 1 metals will react in exactly the same way.

2007-11-01 07:12:14 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You've got it right. Just substitute Li, K, Rb, Cs, or Fr for Na and that's it.

2007-11-01 14:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2K + 2H2O ----->2 KOH +H2
2Li + 2H2O ----->2 LiOH +H2
2Rb+ 2H2O ----->2 RbOH +H2

2007-11-01 16:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by sugar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋