Phrases with «alkali metals»

"Alkali metals" refers to a group of chemical elements found on the far left side of the periodic table. They are known for being highly reactive and, when exposed to air or water, they will react vigorously. The alkali metals include elements such as lithium, sodium, and potassium. Full definition

Sentences with «alkali metals»

  • The spectacular reaction of alkali metals with water was poorly understood despite being a staple of chemistry classes (scientificamerican.com)
  • My inclination for science increased during high - school, thanks to spectacular experiments in the chemistry laboratory — so many different thoughts on nature and behaviour of matter: the replacement of a metal by another in the reaction of iron and copper sulfate, the formation of a visible solid by the combination of two liquid solutions with the formation of a precipitate and the violent reaction of alkali metals with water were some of the things that impressed me in those days. (lindau-nobel.org)
  • The process uses alkali metals combined with hydrogen or methane to purge heavy crude from sulfur, nitrogen and other metals that make it too viscous to flow through a pipeline and unfit for refining. (canadianbusiness.com)
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