Does alkali metals burned at very low temperature in air?

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Rubidium ignites spontaneously in air, regardless of its physical form, whether as a powder or a small piece of metal. This characteristic is due to its highly reactive nature as an alkali metal. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the specific conditions under which rubidium can ignite, emphasizing that both forms pose a risk of combustion when exposed to air.

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And does rubidium ignite spontaneity in air...in powder phase or small piece of metal.
 
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hi taregg

what have you done so far to find an answer ?

if you have done some searching, what there something specific in answers given that you didn't understand ?

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Dave
 
I have read in some website. that rubidium ignite spontaneity in air...but does they mean ...burned it burn in powder shape or piece shape
 
taregg said:
I have read in some website. that rubidium ignite spontaneity in air...but does they mean ...burned it burn in powder shape or piece shape

Link to the website?
 

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