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CHM 102 Sblock elements Objective Question
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Question

With the exception of lithium, how do Group 1 metals generally react with water?
Options
A Slowly, producing hydrogen gas and metal oxide.
B Violently, producing hydrogen gas and the corresponding hydroxide.
Correct Answer
C They do not react with water.
D They dissolve in water without chemical reaction.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 10 states, 'With the exception of lithium which reacts slowly, group 1 metals react violently with water to give the corresponding hydroxide and liberate hydrogen gas.'

Hint

Think about the reactivity of alkali metals with water and the products formed.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Sblock elements
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1776 of 1999
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