Question

Which among the following statements is incorrect for magnesium metal?

Options

• It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame

• It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas

• It reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas

• It reacts with steam to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas

Answer 1

It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas

Explanation - 

Magnesium does not react with cold water. It only reacts with hot water or steam to form magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.