Lithium Reacting with Water

2Li + 2H2O → 2LiOH + H2

Ikhtisar

Lithium reacts steadily with water to produce lithium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. While still vigorous, lithium is the least reactive of the alkali metals due to its high ionization energy and strong metallic bonding. The hydrogen does not ignite spontaneously as with sodium or potassium.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Lithium Li 2 (s)
Reaktan Water H₂O 2 (l)
Produk Hydrogen H 1 (g)
Produk Lithium Hydroxide LiOH 2 (aq)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Lithium's moderate water reactivity is why lithium-ion batteries, while reactive, are generally safer to handle than metallic sodium or potassium.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Lithium hydroxide is a critical material for lithium-ion battery cathode manufacturing and as a CO2 scrubber in spacecraft life support systems.

Sifat

Jenis
Single Replacement
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Eksoterm
ΔH
-446,0 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Lithium Reacting with Water?
The balanced equation is: 2Li + 2H₂O → 2LiOH + H₂.
What type of reaction is Lithium Reacting with Water?
Lithium Reacting with Water is a single replacement reaction.
Is Lithium Reacting with Water exothermic or endothermic?
Lithium Reacting with Water is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -446.0 kJ/mol.