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Predict what happens when zinc is added to water

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Answer:

Zinc doesn't react with water.

Step-by-step explanation:

It forms a layer of insoluble zinc hydroxide.

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User Fisseha Berhane
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As far as I know Zinc doesn't react with water, but I'm not sure. If it were, Zinc hydroxide and hydrogen would be the products, so it only happens if Zinc is more reactive than hydrogen.
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