Which of the following best describes the interaction of the alkali metals with water? Select the correct answer below: A. They all dissolve easily in water. B. They do not react or dissolve in water. C. They react strongly with water to produce an alkaline solution and hydrogen. D. They react strongly with water to produce an alkaline solution and oxygen.

C. They react strongly with water to produce an alkaline solution and hydrogen

Explanation:

All alkali metals react vigorously with cold water. In the reaction, hydrogen gas is given off and the metal hydroxide is produced.

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the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.