Question

Q.Write equations for the reactions of

(i) iron with steam

(ii) calcium and potassium with water​

Answer 1

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Write equations for the reactions of

(i) iron with steam

(ii) calcium and potassium with water

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(i) Iron reacts with steam to form a magnetic oxide of Fe with the liberation of H2.

3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) → Fe3O4(s) + 4H2(g)

(ii) Calcium reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide and hydrogen.

Ca(s) + 2H2O(I) → Ca(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)

Potassium reacts with cold water violently immediately with evolution of H2 which catches fire.

2K(s) + 2H2O(I) → 2KOH(aq) + 2H2(g)

Answer 2

Explanation:

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When red hot iron reacts with steam to form iron(II,III) oxide and hydrogen. ... Potassium reacts violently with cold water to form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas: 2K(s)+ 2H2O(l) --------> 2KOH(aq) + H2(g) + heat.