metals and water Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the reaction of most metals with water?
Most metals react with water to form metal hydroxides and hydrogen gas.
True or False: All metals react with water.
False.
Which metal reacts vigorously with water at room temperature?
Sodium.
Fill in the blank: Alkali metals react with water to produce ________ and ________.
metal hydroxides; hydrogen gas.
What type of reaction occurs when metals react with water?
A displacement reaction.
Which group of metals is known for their reactivity with water?
Alkali metals.
What is the general equation for the reaction of a metal with water?
Metal + Water → Metal Hydroxide + Hydrogen.
True or False: Transition metals typically react with water.
False.
What is the result of the reaction between calcium and water?
Calcium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
What happens to the reactivity of alkali metals as you move down the group?
Reactivity increases.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following metals does NOT react with water? A) Potassium B) Iron C) Lithium
B) Iron.
What gas is released when metals react with water?
Hydrogen gas.
Short Answer: Why do alkali metals react more vigorously with water than alkaline earth metals?
Alkali metals have lower ionization energies.
Fill in the blank: The reaction of metals with water is more favorable in ________ conditions.
basic.
What can be observed during the reaction of sodium with water?
Fizzing and the production of hydrogen gas.
