Question 20
Magnesium reacts with hot water (around 80°C) to form metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas. But the reaction is not as vigorous as the reaction with steam. What will happen if the temperature of the water is raised to 99°C? Tick (✓) the correct option.
- All the magnesium will react to form magnesium hydroxide.
- The magnesium will react to form both magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide.
- All the magnesium will react to form magnesium oxide.
- All the magnesium will react to form magnesium hydroxide.
- The magnesium will react to form both magnesium hydroxide and magnesium oxide.
- All the magnesium will react to form magnesium oxide.
