Which products form when metallic calcium is dropped into water?
ACalcium oxide and oxygen
BCalcium hydroxide and hydrogen
CCalcium chloride and hydrogen
DCalcium hydroxide and oxygen
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Calcium hydroxide and hydrogen
Calcium displaces hydrogen from water and leaves its alkaline hydroxide.
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