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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

why na is less vigorous with water ?explain reason.154367777644445s

Profile image of Rama Krishna Mallam
4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Jayesh Vashishtha
4 Years ago
Dear student,
Its single outer electron makes themetal highly reactiveand ready to combine with others at the first opportunity – such as the moment the metal hits water. According to the textbooks, these reactive electrons rip apart the surrounding water molecules to release hydrogen gas and heat.
Profile image of Navneet jha
4 Years ago
Its single outer electron makes the metal highly reactive and ready to combine with others at the first opportunity – such as the moment the metal hits water. According to the textbooks, these reactive electrons rip apart the surrounding water molecules to release hydrogen gas and heat