reactions with water

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      • Group 1 metals are nicknamed the alkali metals as they react with water to produce alkalis, with a pH greater than 7.
      • They react violently with water, the reactivity of the metals increases down group 1.
      • Group 2 metals are nicknamed the alkali earth metals as they react with water to produce alkalis, with a pH greater than 7
      • The reactivity of the metals increases down group 2.
      • Magnesium is the only metal that reacts with steam to form magnesium oxide:
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