Question

(a)one of the alkali metal reacts with oxygen forms solid white substance. when this substance is dissolved in water, the solution gives a positive test for hydrogen peroxide, h2o2. when the solution is tested in a burner flame, a lilac-purple flame is produced. what is the likely identity of the metal? (b) write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of the white substance with water.

Answer 1

Answer: An ionic bond.

Explanation:An ionic bond is the force of attraction that holds together positive and negative ions. It forms when atoms of a metallic element give up electrons to atoms of a nonmetallic element. Ionic bonds form only between metals and nonmetals