Calcium + Water → Calcium hydroxide + Hydrogen This is a:
A
decomposition reaction
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B
combination reaction
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C
displacement reaction
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D
precipitation reaction
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Solution
The correct option is C displacement reaction Ca+2H2O→Ca(OH)2+H2 All atoms are balanced in both directions. This is a displacement reaction as calcium dispalced hydrogen from water to form calcium hydroxide.