Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceMetals and Nonmetals3 Marks
Question
How do metals react with water? Explain with an example.
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Answer
Most metals do not react with cold water. But some metals like sodium and potassium react with cold water to form their hydroxides and hydrogen gas. Sodium reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide.
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