Other metals in group 2 and the transition metals react much slower with water if at all.

Heating the water

can speed up the reaction.

5. Write the balanced symbol equations for when the following metals react with water. Use the
following information to help you.

Group 1 hydroxides: MOH

Group 2 hydroxides: M(OH)2
Group 13 hydroxides: M(OH)3

Lithium: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Magnesium: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Iron: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

6. Copper is a metal that is used often in our everyday lives for electrical wiring, coins and plumbing.
Do you think that copper reacts with water? Explain your answer.

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