What causes ignition between water and potassium when they react
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When water reacts with potassium metal the hydrogen produced ignites explosively on the surface of water. When water reacts with potassium metal the hydrogen produced ignites explosively on the surface of water.
Reaction of potassium with water Potassium metal reacts very rapidly with water to form a colourless solution of potassium hydroxide (KOH) and hydrogen gas (H2). The resulting solution is basic because of the dissolved hydroxide. The reaction is exothermic.
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