Why lithium reacts with water vigorously?
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In lithium salts, due to very small size of lithium ion (Li+) it gets readily hydrated but the other
alkalimetal ions are comparatively big in size. Therefore, lesser tendency to get hydrated.
alkalimetal ions are comparatively big in size. Therefore, lesser tendency to get hydrated.
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Lithium metals reacts slowly with water to form a colourless solution of lithium hydroxide LiOH and hydrogen gas H2 The resulting solution is basic bcz of the dissolved hydroxide. The reaction is exothermic nd slow
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