reaction of metals

Chemistry and homework help forum.

Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, High School Chemistry, Colledge Chemistry and University Chemistry Forum.

Share your chemistry ideas, discuss chemical problems, ask for help with scientific chemistry questions, inspire others by your chemistry vision!

Please feel free to start a scientific chemistry discussion here!

Discuss chemistry homework problems with experts!

Ask for help with chemical questions and help others with your chemistry knowledge!

Moderators: Xen, expert, ChenBeier

Post Reply
owen
Jr. Member
Jr. Member
Posts: 5
Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:36 am

reaction of metals

Post by owen »

what metals react with alkalis and what do they give out?
Thanks for your help. :D
Top
User avatar
Sam
Staff Member
Staff Member
Posts: 53
Joined: Sat May 13, 2006 9:54 pm

Post by Sam »

Metals with amphoteric hydroxides react with alkali and give out complex salts, for instance:
2Al + 2KOH +6H2O = 2K[Al(OH)4] + 3H2
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Chemistry forum”