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Science (086) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 3.2 CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METALS § 3.3 HOW DO METALS AND NON-METALS REACT? § 3.4 OCCURRENCE OF METALS
Which one of the following metals does not react with cold water ?
  1. (A) Sodium
  2. (B) Potassium
  3. (C) Calcium
  4. (D) Magnesium
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Model Answer

(D) Magnesium

Magnesium does not react with cold water. It reacts only with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

Source: Chapter 3, Section 3.2.2

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Explanation

The textbook clearly states: "Magnesium does not react with cold water. It reacts with hot water…" Sodium, potassium, and calcium all react with cold water (K and Na vigorously; Ca less violently). This is a common MCQ testing knowledge of the reactivity series — remember the order K > Na > Ca > Mg for reactions with water.

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