Chapter 20, Problem 17E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The balanced equations to describe the reaction of lithium metal with each ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\text{,}\text{S,}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}\text{,}{\text{P}}_{\text{4}}\text{,}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}},{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ and $\text{HCl}$ are to be stated.

Concept introduction: The atomic number of lithium is $3$. It is a highly reactive metal.

To determine: The balanced equations to describe the reaction of lithium metal with each ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\text{,}\text{S,}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}\text{,}{\text{P}}_{\text{4}}\text{,}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}},{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ and $\text{HCl}$.