Which of the following metals on reaction with cold water liberates hydrogen gas but does not float on water (unlike Calcium) due to its vigorous reaction (with water)?

Sodium (Na)

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Calcium (Ca)

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Gold (Au)

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Solution

The correct option is A Sodium (Na)
Metals such as potassium and sodium react violently with cold water. The reaction is so violent and exothermic that the evolved hydrogen immediately catches fire.

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Which of the following metals on reaction with cold water liberates hydrogen gas but does not float on water (unlike Calcium) due to its vigorous reaction (with water)?

The correct option is A Sodium (Na)Metals such as potassium and sodium react violently with cold water. The reaction is so violent and exothermic that the evolved hydrogen immediately catches fire.

The correct option is A Sodium (Na)
Metals such as potassium and sodium react violently with cold water. The reaction is so violent and exothermic that the evolved hydrogen immediately catches fire.