Why iron react with steam only?

Open in App

Solution

Dear student,
Iron is less reactive compared to sodium and potassium thus it cannot react with cold water so some energy has to be provided to carry out the reaction. As we know that steam has higher energy compared to water, so it reacts easily.
Reagrds

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Why does iron react better with steam than oxygen and water?

Sodium reacts with cold water vigorously but iron only react with steam. It is because:

Which of the following statements is true if red hot iron is reacted with steam?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program