Reactivity with Water (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Location of elements that react with water
Location of elements that react with water
Left side of periodic table (metals)
Products of metal-water reactions
Products of metal-water reactions
Hydrogen gas () and metal hydroxide
Group 1 reactivity trend (down group)
Group 1 reactivity trend (down group)
Increases down the group
Beryllium's reactivity with water
Beryllium's reactivity with water
Does not react at all
Magnesium's reactivity with water
Magnesium's reactivity with water
Only reacts with steam, not cold water
Group 2 elements reacting with cold water
Group 2 elements reacting with cold water
Calcium, strontium, and barium
Atomic radius vs reactivity relationship
Atomic radius vs reactivity relationship
Larger atomic radius = more reactive
Why larger atoms are more reactive with water
Why larger atoms are more reactive with water
Weaker electrostatic attraction, easier electron loss
Metal atoms during water reaction
Metal atoms during water reaction
Lose outer electrons to form positive ions
Reactivity trend across period (left to right)
Reactivity trend across period (left to right)
Decreases