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Study of the First Element - Hydrogen

ICSE · Class 9 · Chemistry

All formulas from Study of the First Element - Hydrogen in ICSE Class 9 Chemistry. Key equations, constants, and identities for board exam preparation.

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9 Formulas · 3 Sections

Formulas

Position and Nature of Hydrogen

H ; H2 ; valency 1 ; electronic configuration 1

Atomic number 1

Hydrogen from Water

2K + 2H2O -> 2KOH + H2

2Na + 2H2O -> 2NaOH + H2

Ca + 2H2O -> Ca(OH)2 + H2

Mg + 2H2O -> Mg(OH)2 + H2

Mg + H2O -> MgO + H2

Activity Series and Preparation of Hydrogen

Arrangement of metals in decreasing order of reactivity in the form of a series is called the activity or reactivity series of metals.

K > Na > Ca > Mg > Al > Zn

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