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Explain alkali metal react with water
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Alkali metal react with water to form alkali hydroxides and release H2.
2M + 2H2O ------> 2MOH + H2
alkali metal water metal hydroxide hydrogen gas
The reaction is exothermic as heat is evolved in this. The reaction is vigorous and alkali metals are so reactive that they react with water vapours present in air.
Hydrogen evolved immidietly catches fire
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Alkali metal react with water to form alkali hydroxides and release H2.
2M + 2H2O ------> 2MOH + H2
alkali metal water metal hydroxide hydrogen gas
The reaction is exothermic as heat is evolved in this. The reaction is vigorous and alkali metals are so reactive that they react with water vapours present in air.
Hydrogen evolved immidietly catches fire
Regards
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