What is the product obtained when an active metal reacts with water?
Formation of product:
Chemical reaction
2Na(s)Sodium+2H2O(l)Water→2NaOH(aq)Sodiumhydroxide+H2(g)HydrogenBa(s)Barium+2H2O(l)Water→Ba(OH)2(aq)Bariumhydroxide+H2(g)Hydrogen
An active metal reacts with water to produce: