The reaction of potassium metal with water to form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.?

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2007-12-17 07:12:08 · 2 answers · asked by badboyzpet 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

2K(s) + 2H2O -> 2KOH(aq) + H2(g) + Heat

The reaction is exotermic and the heat given off is sufficient to ignite the hydrogen gas that is released.

2007-12-17 07:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by mcalhoun333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2K(s) + 2H2O ===> 2KOH(aq) + H2(g)

What about it?

2007-12-17 07:15:57 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋