Which of the following material reacts with cold water vigorously?

Sodium

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Carbon

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Sulphur

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Magnesium

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Solution

The correct option is A Sodium

Metals react with water while non-metals remain unaffected in the presence of water.

Metals on reaction with water form their respective oxides/ hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

Different metals have different reactivity with water. Sodium and potassium show vigorous and violent reactions with cold water, hot water and steam.

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