Lithium, Sodium and Potassium with water

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GCSE Chemistry (KS3) Flashcards on Lithium, Sodium and Potassium with water, created by Ellen Billingham on 20/05/2013.
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What is the word equation for lithium reacting with water? lithium + water → hydrogen + lithium hydroxide
What is the word equation for sodium reacting with water? sodium + water → hydrogen + sodium hydroxide
What is the word equation for potassium reacting with water? potassium + water → hydrogen + potassium hydroxide
What happens (observations) when lithium reacts with water? It fizzes, produces hydrogen and forms an alkaline solution.
What happens when sodium reacts with water? (observations) fizzes quite vigorously, produces hydrogen and forms an alkaline solution. The metal melts.
What observations are there when potassium and water react? It glows pink, ignites itself and fizzes a lot.
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