Question

You are given a metal X which lies between sodium and calcium in the metal activity series. state in word equations what reaction takes place between
(a) X and oxygen
(b) X and water
(c) X and hydrochloric acid

Answer 1

Answer:

a - Potassium and oxygen ==> Potassium oxide

b - potassium and water ==> potassium hydroxide

c - potassium and hydrochloric acid ==> potassium chloride and hydrogen gas is evolved

Explanation:

the metal x is definitely potassium (k) as it is the only metal that lies between sodium and calcium in activity series

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Answer 2

Answer:

sodium

Explanation:

sodium oxide

naOH

Nacl + H