Which Alkaline Earth Metal Will Not React with Liquid Water

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which alkaline earth metal will not react with liquid water or with steam?

• A)Be
• B)Mg
• C)Ca
• D)Ba
• E)They all react with liquid water and with steam.

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