Question:
Which of the following reacts with cold water vigorously?
(a) Carbon
(b) Sodium
(c) Magnesium
(d) Sulphur
Solution:
(b) The vigour (or intensity) of reaction of a metal with water depends on its chemical reactivity. Sodium is a very reactive metal, so it reacts violently
even with cold water.
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