Q.

Which of the following metals does not react with water?

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a

Lead

b

Zinc

c

Calcium

d

Magnesium

answer is D.

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Lead does not react with water, however, it forms a thin layer of lead oxide, or PbO, which covers its surface to protect it. Therefore, under typical circumstances, it does not react with water.

Lead hydroxide (Pb(OH)2) is formed when metallic lead is in the presence of oxygen and water.

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