Name one metal which on heating does not react with steam.

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Solution

The alkaline earth metal beryllium (Be), cannot react with water or steam even if it is heated red hot.
Its reactivity is less compared to other metals in the group.
It has an outer layer of oxide around it that makes it less reactive.

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