Why does magnesium ribbon float in hot water?
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Among all forms of metals, magnesium is most reactive element.
It actively reacts with the hot water producing hydrogen and magnesium hydroxide.
The hydrogen gas occurs in the form of bubbles which tends the magnesium ribbon to float in the hot water.
Moreover, ribbon is much lighter than the water
It actively reacts with the hot water producing hydrogen and magnesium hydroxide.
The hydrogen gas occurs in the form of bubbles which tends the magnesium ribbon to float in the hot water.
Moreover, ribbon is much lighter than the water
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