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Most of them do NOT react with water. Only fluorine and to some extend chlorine do. Actually the only good 'water reacting' group of elements is group 1: the alkali metals.

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Why non -metals do not react with water?

Sulfur doesn't react with water.


Do non metals react with water?

Most of them do NOT react with water. Only fluorine and to some extend chlorine do. Actually the only good 'water reacting' group of elements is group 1: the alkali metals.


What happens to the atoms of non metals when non metals react with metals?

Atoms of non-metals usually gain or share electrons when they react with other atoms.


What happens when non metal reacting with water?

neutral Depends on the nonmetal. Fluorine reacts differentpy from boron.


What doesn't react with water?

Examples: many plastic materials, platinum metals, gold, lead, glass, etc.


What happens when nonmetals and metals react?

metals lose electrons when they react with a non-metal


What two elements are likely to react together?

A metal and a non metal. Two non metals. A metal and a metalloid.


Do metals react in water?

Some metals do react with water. For example, alkali metals like sodium and potassium react vigorously with water to produce hydrogen gas and metal hydroxide. Other metals like iron and aluminum may react slowly with water over time. However, some metals, such as gold and platinum, do not react with water.


What happens when non metals react with metals?

they form a salt


When non metals react and metals react which atoms gain electrons?

Nonmetals gain electrons.


Which metals does not react with water?

Most metals do not react with water, especially at room temperature. It is easier to state which metals DO react with water. Those would be Li, K, Sr, Ca and Na. Those reacting with hot water (steam) would be Mg, Al, Zn and Cu. Most other metals do NOT react with water.


How do alkali metals react to cold water?

alkali metals react violently in cold water