Why is the reaction between potassium and dilute acid not used prepare hydrogen in the laboratory
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The reaction among the potassium as well as the dilute acid can burst as reaction of potassium with water in the very dangerous .
Hence it cases fire and also explode in the fine manner.
Therefore the student can get reaction and taken place on the two acid with no risk of it.
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Answer:
As potassium is at the top of the reactivity series, it is a very reactive metal.
Explanation:
Potassium reacts with water and oxygen rapidly.If it comes in contact with a dilute acid, the reaction between them can be very strong and it may lead to explosions and fires . For safety reasons potassium is not used to prepare hydrogen in laboratories.
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