Select the metal that does not react with cold water but reacts with steam when heated is :

copper

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sodium

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zinc

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magnesium

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The correct option is D magnesium
Mg does not react with cold water but reacts with steam when heated.

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Select the metal that does not react with cold water but reacts with steam when heated is :

The correct option is D magnesiumMg does not react with cold water but reacts with steam when heated.

The correct option is D magnesium
Mg does not react with cold water but reacts with steam when heated.