GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following metals does not react with water to produce Hydrogen?
A
Sodium
B
Lithium
C
Cadmium
D
Potassium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Option B Solution: Cadmium does not react with water to produce hydrogen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gold does not react with water as it is present below hydrogen in the metal activity series. The metals which are placed below the hydrogen in the metal activity series can not displace hydrogen ion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Metals such as lead, copper, silver and gold do not react with water at all.

Detailed explanation-4: -Generally, non metals (P, S, C) and few least reactive metals (Au, Ag) do not react with water.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hence, zinc doesn’t react with any form of water.

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