Reaction of potassium with water
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Potassium metal reacts very rapidly with water to form a colourless basic solution of potassium hydroxide (KOH) and hydrogen gas (H2). The reaction continues even when the solution becomes basic. The resulting solution is basic because of the dissolved hydroxide. The reaction is exothermic
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potassium (k), water (H2O)
2k+2H2O =2KOH +H2
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the reaction between potassium and water is highly exothermic which release solution of potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas
(hydrogen gas is responsible for catching fire easily)
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