What is the action of water on

(a) sodium


(b) magnesium, and


(c) aluminium? Write equations of the chemical reactions involved.

(a) Sodium vigorously reacts with cold water to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.


(b) When magnesium reacts with hot water it gives magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.


(c) Aluminium reacts with the steam to give aluminium oxide and also produces hydrogen gas.


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