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Post-UTME Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 8

Question 8 of 10 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The metal that will react with water only in the form of steam to liberate hydrogen gas is

  • A. calcium
  • B. aluminum
  • C. ironCorrect
  • D. platinum

Explanation

Iron reacts with steam (not cold water) to liberate hydrogen gas and form iron oxide. (No printed answer key for this session; answer worked out independently.)

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