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Describe the reaction of potassium with air

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Answered by dhishaprabhu

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Potassium is very soft and easily cut. The resulting surface is bright and shiny. However, this surface soon tarnishes because of reaction with oxygen and moisture from the air. If potassium is burned in air, the result is mainly formation of orange potassium superoxide, KO2.

Answered by Ayansiddiqui12

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Reaction of potassium with air

Potassium is very soft and easily cut. The resulting surface is bright and shiny. However, this surface soon tarnishes because of reaction with oxygen and moisture from the air. If potassium is burned in air, the result is mainly formation of orange potassium superoxide, KO².

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