The diagram below represents a set-up that was used to react lithium with water. Study it and answer the questions that follow:

      

The diagram below represents a set-up that was used to react lithium with water. Study it and answer the questions that follow:
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a) Write an equation for the reaction that takes place, given that the atomic number of lithium is 3.
b) Why would it not be advisable to use potassium in place of lithium in the above set-up?

  

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John
a) 2Li(s) + H2O(g) $\rightarrow$ Li2O(s) + H2(g)

b) Potassium is very reactive and would react violently with steam.

johnmulu answered the question on April 7, 2017 at 08:23


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