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. Explain why calcium metal after reacting with water starts floating on its * surface. Write the chemical equation for the reaction. Name one more metal

. Explain why calcium metal after reacting with water starts floating on its * surface. Write the chemical equation for the reaction. Name one more metal

 

Grade:12

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abhay gupta
askIITians Faculty 199 Points
3 years ago
Explanation:

After calcium reacts with water, hydrogen gas is released in the reaction. This bubbles of hydrogen gas stick to the surface of the metal. The buoyancy of the gas bubbles lifts the calcium up. Therefore, calcium floats on water

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