FE Civil Engineering Exam Prep

Category - Civil Engineering

Which of the following metals reacts explosively when placed in water?
  1. Manganese
  2. Silver
  3. Zinc
  4. Sodium
  5. Chromium
Explanation
Answer: Sodium

Solve this question with your knowledge of the periodic table. The most reactive family of metals is the alkali metals. In the context of the question, only one metal is part of this family, sodium. Thus, sodium will react explosively when placed in water.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz