Write balanced equations for the reaction of :

(i) Aluminium when heated in air. Write the name of the product.

(ii) Iron with steam. Name the product obtained'

(iii) Calcium with water. Why does calcium start floating in water?

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(i) 4Al + 3O2 →  2Al2O3, Aluminium oxide 

(ii) 3Fe + 4H2 Fe3O4 + 4H2, Ferric oxide 

(iii) Ca + 2H2 Ca(OH)2 + H2, because hydrogen sticks to calcium.

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