Question

What is the pecularity of potassium hydroxide

Answer 1

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It is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs water from the air and forms a solution. It is very hard to get the water out again. It releases heat when it is dissolved in water, similar to sodium hydroxide. It gradually reacts with carbon dioxide in the air to form potassium carbonate.

Answer 2

Answer:

A white deliquescent solid KOH that dissolves in water with much heat to form a strongly alkaline liquid and that is used as a powerful caustic and in the making of pharmaceuticals. — called also caustic potash. More from Merriam-Webster on potassium hydroxide.