Relative Reactivity of Alkali Metals - Lithium

A small chunk of lithium metal is placed in a dish of water containing phenolphthalein indicator. The lithium skims along the liquid surface, and hydrogen gas is generated. The water turns pink as the reaction progresses because lithium hydroxide, a base, is also produced.

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