Metals and water
What to do Get sample of metal Get a beaker half full of water Add the metal to the water Observe what happens
Making observations fizz heat explode fire hydrogen oxygen nitrogen melt warm cold slow reaction fast reaction quick slow long time no reaction doesn’t react gas steam pink flame bubbles few
Interpreting our results How does each metal react with water Put the metals in order of reactivity lithium sodium potassium magnesium calcium copper
What is happening? hydrogen metal metal hydroxide water
What is happening? hydrogen metal metal hydroxide water Are these solid, liquid or gas? Add the correct state symbol to each in your book (s) (l) (g)
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