From amongst the metals sodium,calcium,aluminium,copper and magnesium,name the metal:
$(i)$ which reacts with water only on boiling,and
$(ii)$ another which does not react even with steam.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(B) $(i)$ Magnesium $(Mg)$ reacts with hot water or steam only when it is in a heated state or boiling,as it forms magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
$(ii)$ Copper $(Cu)$ is a less reactive metal (placed below hydrogen in the reactivity series) and does not react with water or steam at all.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which metal is more reactive than magnesium $(Mg)$?

The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as

$(a)$ Consider the following chemical equation:
$Fe_{2}O_{3} + 2Al \rightarrow Al_{2}O_{3} + 2Fe$
Name two categories in which you can place this reaction.
$(b)$ Define the term 'Oxidation' of a substance and name the substance oxidised and the oxidising agent in the above reaction.

What is the percentage of $H_{2}SO_{4}$ in concentrated $H_{2}SO_{4}$ (in $\%$)?

$(i)$ Given below are the steps for the extraction of copper from its ore. Write the reactions involved:
$(a)$ Roasting of copper $(I)$ sulphide
$(b)$ Reduction of copper $(I)$ oxide with copper $(I)$ sulphide
$(c)$ Electrolytic refining
$(ii)$ Draw a neat and well-labelled diagram for the electrolytic refining of copper.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo