Magnesium reacts with steam to produce ____.

Correct answer B. magnesium oxide and hydrogen

Explanation

Hot magnesium reacts with steam: Mg + H₂O(g) → MgO + H₂. With cold water it reacts only very slowly, forming magnesium hydroxide.

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