Answer
Alkali metals react with water to form the dissolved alkali metal ion, the hydroxide ion, and hydrogen gas.
2M(s) + 2H$_{2}$O(l) --> 2M$^{+}$(aq) + 2OH$^{-}$(aq) + H$_{2}$(g)
Work Step by Step
Alkali metals react with water to form the dissolved alkali metal ion, the hydroxide ion, and hydrogen gas.
2M(s) + 2H$_{2}$O(l) --> 2M$^{+}$(aq) + 2OH$^{-}$(aq) + H$_{2}$(g)
