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Explain why hydrogen gas is given off when a reactive metal undergoes a single-displacement reaction with water.

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hydrogen gas is given off when a reactive metal undergoes a single-displacement reaction with water is because the very active metals react with water. For example, calcium reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide and hydrogen gas etc.
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