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How does magnesium react with water?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Yash Patari
4 Years ago
Dear student
Magnesium is a slow-reacting element in general, but as oxygen levels rise, so does its reactivity. Magnesium can also form magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen gas when it reacts with water vapour. When magnesium reacts with hot water, magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen are formed.
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