The chemical formula for water vapor is H2O.
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Properties
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| Reaction with Acids |
Water vapor can react with acids |
| Reaction with Aldehydes |
Water vapor can react with |
| Reaction with Metals |
Water vapor can react with certain |
| Reaction with Oxidizing |
Water vapor can react with |
| Reaction with Sodium |
Water vapor reacts with sodium |
Physical properties of water vapor
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| Boiling Point |
The temperature at which water vapor |
| Condensation Point |
The temperature at which water vapor |
| Density |
The mass of water vapor per unit |
| Heat of Vaporization |
The amount of heat energy required |
| Hygroscopicity |
The ability of water vapor to |
| Specific Heat Capacity |
The amount of heat energy required |
| Vapor Pressure |
The pressure exerted by water vapor |
Reactions of water vapor with Alkali Metal
| Alkali Metal |
Reaction with Water Vapor |
| Lithium (Li) |
2 Li + H2O react and change into 2 LiOH + H2 |
| Sodium (Na) |
2 Na + H2O react and change into 2 NaOH + H2 |
| Potassium (K) |
2 K + 2 H2O react and change into 2 KOH + H2 |
| Rubidium (Rb) |
2 Rb + 2 H2O react and change into 2 RbOH + H2 |
| Cesium (Cs) |
2 Cs + 2 H2O react and change into 2 CsOH + H2 |
| Francium (Fr) |
2 Fr + 2 H2O react and change into 2 FrOH + H2 |
Reactions of water vapor with Alkaline Earth Metal
| Alkaline Earth Metal |
Reaction with Water Vapor |
| Beryllium (Be) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Calcium (Ca) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Strontium (Sr) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Barium (Ba) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Radium (Ra) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
Reactions of water vapor with Non-Transition Metal
| Non-Transition Metal |
Reaction with Water Vapor |
| Aluminum (Al) |
2 Al + 3 H2O react and change into Al2O3 + 3 H2 |
| Gallium (Ga) |
2 Ga + 3 H2O react and change into Ga2O3 + 3 H2 |
| Indium (In) |
2 In + 3 H2O react and change into In2O3 + 3 H2 |
| Tin (Sn) |
Sn + 2 H2O react and change into SnO2 + 2 H2 |
| Lead (Pb) |
Pb + H2O react and change into PbO + H2 |
| Antimony (Sb) |
performed no reaction with water vapour |
| Bismuth (Bi) |
performed no reaction with water vapour |
| Arsenic (As) |
performed no reaction with water vapour |
Reactions of water vapor with Non-Metal
| Non-Metal |
Reaction with Water Vapor |
| Hydrogen (H2) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Nitrogen (N2) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Oxygen (O2) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Fluorine (F2) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Chlorine (Cl2) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Bromine (Br2) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Iodine (I2) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Carbon (C) |
C + H2O react and change into CO + H2 |
| Sulfur (S8) |
performed no reaction with water vapour |
| Phosphorus (P4) |
performed no reaction with water vapour |
Reactions of water vapor with Metalloid
| Metalloid |
Reaction with Water Vapor |
| Boron (B) |
B + 3 H2O react and change into B(OH)3 + 3/2 H2 |
| Silicon (Si) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Germanium (Ge) |
No reaction occur hence no product formed |
| Arsenic (As) |
performed no reaction with water vapour |
| Antimony (Sb) |
performed no reaction with water vapour |
| Tellurium (Te) |
performed no reaction with water vapour |
