The metal that doesn't react with any form of water is:

zinc

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magnesium

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The correct option is A
zinc

Zinc is covered by a protective layer of zinc oxide, which forms immediately when the metal is exposed to oxygen.This cuts off zinc from coming in contact with water. Hence, zinc doesn't react with any form of water.

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The metal that doesn't react with any form of water is:

The correct option is A zinc Zinc is covered by a protective layer of zinc oxide, which forms immediately when the metal is exposed to oxygen.This cuts off zinc from coming in contact with water. Hence, zinc doesn't react with any form of water.

The correct option is A
zinc

Zinc is covered by a protective layer of zinc oxide, which forms immediately when the metal is exposed to oxygen.This cuts off zinc from coming in contact with water. Hence, zinc doesn't react with any form of water.