(a) A metal in the powdered form reacts very slowly with the boiling water, but it decomposes in steam. Name the metal.
(b) Write a balanced equation for the reaction occurring in (a).

Explanation

**Step-by-Step Solution:**

**(a)** The metal that reacts very slowly with boiling water but decomposes in steam is **magnesium**.

**(b)** We need to write the balanced equations for the reactions of magnesium with boiling water and steam.

1. **Reaction with Boiling Water:**
- When magnesium reacts with boiling water (H2O), it forms magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) and hydrogen gas (H2).
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