Question

Write a balanced equation for the reaction that occurs in each of the following cases: (a) Potassium metal is exposed to an atmosphere of chlorine gas. (b) Strontium oxide is added to water. (c) A fresh surface of lithium metal is exposed to oxygen gas. (d) Sodium metal reacts with molten sulfur.

Answer 1

Answer: The equations of the above reactions are shown below

Explanation:

(a)

2K(s) + Cl2(g) ==> 2 KCl(s)

(b)

SrO(s) + H2O(aq) ==> Sr(OH)2(aq)

(c)

4Li(s) + O2(g) ==> 2Li2O(s)

(d)

2Na(s) + S (l) ===> Na2S