Question

Give a balanced equation in words for a reaction of a group 1 metal with a strong acid

Answer 1

There is no generalized equation for this. Because there are different types of strong acids. Here i m taking famous two acids as examples.

Alkali metals and acids react to produce salts of metal and hydrogen gas in these cases.
Word:
\[Sodium _{(s)}+Hydrochloric acid _{(aq)}\rightarrow Sodium Chloride _{(aq)}+Hydrogen _{(g)}\]
Balanced equation:
\[2Na + 2HCl \rightarrow 2NaCl+H _{2}\]

Another Example:
Word:
\[Sodium _{(s)} + Sulphuric Acid _{(aq)}\rightarrow Sodium Sulphate _{(aq)}+ Hydrogen _{(g)}\]
Balanced Equation:
\[2Na + H _{2}SO _{4}\rightarrow Na _{2}SO _{4}+ H _{2}\]

Answer 2

Thank you!!! <3 that makes sense though..

Answer 3

Wc