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Write the Balanced Equation and Give Your Observation When the Following Metal Reacts: Magnesium with Steam

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Write the balanced equation and give your observation when the following metal reacts:

Magnesium with steam

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Solution

Magnesium burns in steam with an intense white light liberating hydrogen gas and white ash, i.e. magnesium oxide.

Mg + H2O → MgO + H2 

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Chapter 6: Study of the First Element - Hydrogen - Exercise 6 (A) [Page 102]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Study of the First Element - Hydrogen
Exercise 6 (A) | Q 13.4 | Page 102

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