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What is the action of alkali metals with water? |
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Answer» SOLUTION :Alakli metals reacts with water to form metal hydroxides and liberate hydrogen gas. `2M + 2H_(2) O to 2MOH + H_(2) UARR` [M = K, Rb, CS violent reaction] EX: `2Li + 2H_(2) O to 2LiOH + H_(2) uarr` [Slow reaction] `2Na + 2H_(2) O to 2NaOH + H_(2) uarr` (vigorous reaction) |
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