Question

balance the equation K + H2O ---> KOH + H2
and give reasons why you used the sprecific numericals. Pls don't forget to give reasons.

Answer 1

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_____________________________________K+H2O--->KOH+H2
2K+2H2O---->2KOH+H2

We should use specific numericals so as to ensure that the equation satisfies the law of conservation of mass which states that matter can neither be created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction.Hence,we need to balance the equation in such a way that the amount of reactants is equal to the amount of product formed.

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