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Why does calcium float on water?

When calcium reacts with water, it forms hydrogen gas (H2). The reaction is given below:

Ca + 2H2O → Ca(OH)2 + H2


The bubbles of hydrogen gas produced in the reaction gets stick to the surface of the metal. Hence, calcium floats on water.


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