Which group of elements reacts violently with water?
A)halogens
B)noble gases
C)alkali metals
D)alkaline earth metals

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Alkali metals (such as sodium and potassium) react violently with water, producing hydrogen gas and an alkaline solution. This is due to their low ionization energies and tendency to lose their outermost electrons, resulting in highly reactive cations that readily combine with water molecules.

Which Group of Elements Reacts Violently with Water