Chemical Reactions - Practice Reactions

Reaction 18





sodium metal + water

The same reaction occurs with potassium even more violently. Lithium reacts even more violently than potassium.

    a. Complete and balance the reaction.
    b. Classify the reaction.
    c. Based on the trend, how violently would cesium react?
    d. Why do lithium, sodium and potassium all react the same way?
Sometimes enough heat is generated by the reaction that a fire starts.

    e. What is burning in this reaction?
    f. Why does the flame appear orange?