Which of the following metal does not react with water?
A
Beryllium
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B
Copper
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C
Iron
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D
Potassium
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Solution
The correct option is A Beryllium Beryllium (Be) is the only alkaline earth metal that does not react with water. This is due to its small size and high ionization energy in relation to the other elements in the group.