What is the chemical and physical reaction of potassium reacting vigorously with water, oxygen and chlorine?
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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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