Chemistryhard · Past Paper
Which of the following metals can displace Hydrogen from steam but not from cold water?
ASodium
BPotassium
CMagnesium
DCopper
✓ Correct Answer: C — Magnesium
Magnesium reacts very slowly with cold water but reacts vigorously with steam to form magnesium oxide and hydrogen.
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