Lithium Reacting with Water

2Li + 2H₂O → 2LiOH + H₂

ภาพรวม

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.

ผู้เข้าร่วม

บทบาท	สาร	สัมประสิทธิ์	สถานะ
สารตั้งต้น	Lithium Li	2	(s)
สารตั้งต้น	Water H₂O	2	(l)
ผลิตภัณฑ์	Hydrogen H	1	(g)
ผลิตภัณฑ์	Lithium Hydroxide LiOH	2	(aq)

ตัวอย่างในชีวิตประจำวัน

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

ความสำคัญทางอุตสาหกรรม

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

คุณสมบัติ

ประเภท: Single Replacement
ย้อนกลับได้: ไม่
พลังงาน: คายความร้อน
ΔH: -446.0 kJ/mol

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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.