Asked by adrian
Will this reaction take place?
2K + H2O -->
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no reaction
Yes
products are K2O + H2
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Yes — potassium reacts vigorously with water to give potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas, not K2O. Balanced equation:
2 K(s) + 2 H2O(l) → 2 KOH(aq) + H2(g)
(Reaction is highly exothermic; small pieces of K can ignite or explode on contact with water.)
2 K(s) + 2 H2O(l) → 2 KOH(aq) + H2(g)
(Reaction is highly exothermic; small pieces of K can ignite or explode on contact with water.)
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