Which of the following metals will react with water to produce a metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas?

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anonymous · Answer

K
 Sn
 Ni
 Mn

anonymous · Answer

@nincompoop Can you help out?

jhannybean · Answer

If you have a activity series you could understand which metals are more active than others, and will which ones they will replace.

jhannybean · Answer

Here is an example of a highly reactive metal: $\sf Na$$$\sf 2Na_{(s)} + 2H_2O_{(l)} \rightarrow 2NaOH_{(aq)} + H_{2{(g)}}$$

sweetburger · Answer

They are called the akaline and akaline earth metals for a reason. They form bases when they react with water. HINT HINT

abb0t · Answer

As you move downward groups 1 and 2, they become more reactive as they have more metallic character.

anonymous · Answer

I got it yesterday, forgot to close the question sorry, but thanks anyway