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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Why does Calcium float in water?

Profile image of Harshit Singh
4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Yash Patari
4 Years ago
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The reaction of calcium and water is less violent, the heat released is less. As the reaction proceeds, bubbles of H2 (g) and a white precipitate of Ca(OH)2are formed. The bubbles formed stick to the surface of calcium metal and make it lighter. Therefore, Calcium floats on water.