Metals and Non-metals · Class 10 · CBSE Science
Which of the following metals does not react with cold as well as hot water, but reacts with steam to form the metal oxide and hydrogen gas?
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Which of the following metals does not react with cold as well as hot water, but reacts with steam to form the metal oxide and hydrogen gas?
- A.Sodium
- B.Calcium
- C.AluminiumCorrect answer
- D.Potassium
Solution
Sodium and potassium react violently with cold water. Calcium reacts with cold water less violently. Aluminium does not react with cold or hot water, but reacts with steam to form aluminium oxide and hydrogen gas.
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