Describe the reaction of potassium with air
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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.
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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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