Question

Fe decomposes steam while Cu does not, why?

Answer 1

Fe and Cu both are metals as they readily react with any other organic compounds. But the reactivity with steam of these are different.

Reason:

Fe is more reactive than water and Cu is less reactive than water, so that copper cannot displace hydrogen from its compounds to form hydrogen gas, such as water and acids while iron can displace hydrogen and Fe decomposes in steam and Cu does not decompose with steam.

Answer 2

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Fe and Cu both are metals as they readily react with any other organic compounds. But the reactivity with steam of these are different.

Explanation:

Fe is more reactive than water and Cu is less reactive than water, so that copper cannot displace hydrogen from its compounds to form hydrogen gas, such as water and acids while iron can displace hydrogen and Fe decomposes in steam and Cu does not decompose with steam.

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