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Which two metals burn with explosion in reaction with water?

Alkali metals burn with explosion in reaction with water and the 2 metals are:

i) Sodium


ii) Potassium


These metals react vigorously with water. The dihydrogen gas produced by these metals is so high that it explodes in water and burns speedily.


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