All of the following react with water to form hydrogen and a hydroxide except
A) Mg.
B) Na.
C) Ca.
D) K.
E) Be.

Name: All of the following react with water to form hydrogen and a hydroxide except A) Mg. B) Na. C) Ca. D) K. E) Be.
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Be does not react with water to form hydrogen and a hydroxide because it has a very stable oxide layer on its surface that inhibits reaction with water. Mg, Ca, K, and Na are all reactive metals that will react with water to form hydrogen and a hydroxide.

All of the Following React with Water to Form Hydrogen