Question

Equation for magnesium reacting with steam

Answer 1

Mg+2H2O--->Mg(OH)2+H2

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:1.Magnesium has no action with cold water.

2. But if magnesium powder is boiled with water a very slow reaction takes place and if burning magnesium is introduced into steam it produces hydrogen and white ash of magnesium oxide, MgO and then the reaction stops.

3.Reaction:

Mg (s) +H2o(g)___heat_____》MgO+H2o

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