Question
Question: Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following ...
Alkali metals react with water vigorously to form hydroxides and dihydrogen. Which of the following alkali metals reacts with water least vigorously?
A
Li
B
Na
C
K
D
Cs
Answer
Li
Explanation
Solution
: Li reacts with water least vigorously due to small size and very high hydration energy.