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Lithium reacts with water less vigorously than sodium. Give your reasons?

HARINATH , 9 Years ago

Grade 10

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salvathshaik

Last Activity: 9 Years ago

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.

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pa1

Last Activity: 9 Years ago

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.

SAIMANIKANTA

Last Activity: 9 Years ago

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.

venky

Last Activity: 9 Years ago

In lithium salts, due to very small size of lithium ion (Li+) it gets readily hydrated but the otheralkalimetal ions are comparatively big in size. Therefore, lesser tendency to get hydrated