Question

What happens when zinc combines with steam?

Answer 1

The reaction between zinc and steam:

• Zinc doesn't react with cold water as it is not reactive enough to react with cold water.
• Zinc reacts with steam to form zinc oxide and hydrogen gas.
• The reaction is as follows: $\mathrm{Zn}+{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\to \mathrm{ZnO}+{\mathrm{H}}_2$.