Chemistry, asked by sonusinghchabra, 10 months ago

why the reaction of sodium and potassium with water is so violent

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Answered by aggarwalseema5

Explanation:

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 reaction is exothermic.

Answered by shipshivani

the rxn of sodium or potassium with water is so much violent bcz they are very reactive element even at room temperature.hence, they react readily and violently with water.

* sometimes, water also catches fire due to their reaction with oxygen.

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