How do metals react with water?

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The metals which react with water produce metal hydroxides or metal oxides along with evolution of hydrogen gas.

Sodium and potassium react explosively with water.

Magnesium does not react with cold water but reacts with hot water.

Zinc and iron react only with steam.

Gold, silver, and platinum usually do not react with water.

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