what is the reaction of sodium and potassium
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Sodium reacts more quickly, generating enough heat to melt itself and to occasionally ignite the hydrogen gas, producing a yellow-orange flame characteristic of sodium. The potassium reacts violently, immediately bursting into a flame which has the characteristic violet color of potassium.
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Metals like sodium and potassium react violently with cold water. These reactions are exothermic. The reaction is so violent and exothermic that the hydrogen which is evolved immediately catches fire.
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