Chemistry, asked by rsrimitha, 4 months ago

What happens when potassium is dropped in water? Explain providing a chemical equation.

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Answered by MissPinki07

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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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