Question

Identify the type of reaction
2k+2h2o-2koh+h2

Answer 1

reduction.. displacement........

Answer 2

Answer:

In a single replacement reaction, more reactive elements will replace less reactive ones.

Explanation:

The given reaction is as follows below:

          2K + 2H₂O → 2KOH + H₂

This reaction occurs because potassium is more reactive than hydrogen.

So, it replaces the hydrogen atom of water with potassium and gives the potassium hydroxide (KOH) and hydrogen gas (H₂) as the final products.

If the element is not more reactive than the element present in the compound, the reaction will not take place.

It is a single replacement reaction because only one replacement of elements occurs.

Hence, the type of the given reaction is a single replacement reaction.

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