Question

Write about the basic substance of potassium?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The basic substance of potassium metal are:

1. Potassium Hydroxide

2. Potassium oxide

The base obtained from the potassium is Potassium Hydroxide. The another base obtained from the potassium is Potassium oxide. When we dissolve Potassium oxide in water, we get potassium hydroxide. Potassium Hydroxide is also known as caustic potash. Potassium Hydroxide is an alkali. It means that Potassium Hydroxide is a water soluble base. Potassium Hydroxide is a strong base which is used for the preparation of basic salt and neutral salt. It is used in the neutralization reaction. Potassium Hydroxide contains 1 mole of Potassium atoms, 1 mole of Oxygen atoms and 1 mol of hydrogen atoms.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol K (from Neo-Latin kalium) and atomic number 19. Potassium is a silvery-white metal that is soft enough to be cut with a knife with little force. Potassium metal reacts rapidly with atmospheric oxygen to form flaky white potassium peroxide in only seconds of exposure.