Write down the reaction and products formed when metals react with cold water
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A metal reacting with cold water will produce metal hydroxide. However, if a metal reacts with steam, like magnesium, metal oxide is produced as a result of metal hydroxides splitting upon heating.
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Reactions of metals with water-
When a metal reacts with water, a metal hydroxide and hydrogen are formed.
For example:
sodium + water ➞ sodium hydroxide + hydrogen.
calcium + water ➞ calcium hydroxide + hydrogen.
The apparatus below is used to react calcium with water and collect the gas.
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