Reaction 18 |
sodium metal + water |
The same reaction occurs with potassium even more violently. Lithium reacts even more violently than potassium.
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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.
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f. Why does the flame appear orange? |