Question

Divalent metal that sinks in water?The name of the element

Answer 1

Divalent atom that sinks in water is - Strontium.

•Strontium is an alkaline earth metal, with atomic number 38.

•The valency of strontium is +2.

•This means, it has 2 electrons in its valence shell, which can easily be donated.

•It sinks in water, because it reacts with water.

•The product formed are - strontium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

•The process, hence, also releases bubble, due to formation of gas.