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What type of reaction happens when potassium is placed in water?
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∙ 13y ago
Usually an explosion; the chemical reaction is 2 K + 2 H2O = 2 KOH + H2. Unless oxygen is excluded, the reaction generates so much heat that the evolved hydrogen gas burns rapidly enough to cause an explosion.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoit is a decomposistion reaction.
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What does potassium do in water?
A violent chemical reaction: 2 K + 2 H2O = 2 KOH + H2 Potassium reacts with water to form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The reaction is exothermic, and the heat generated can ignite the hydrogen gas to create a fire. Large quantities of potassium can react explosively in water.
What happens when you mix potassium permanganate with oil?
there will be a chemical reaction called combustion. potassium permanganate as the oxidant and oil obviously as fuel if the two were mixed they needed to release energy in form of heat.
What is the explosive force of Potassium when it comes in contact with cold water?
The explosive force is the reaction of potassium with water liberating hydrogen.
Mix calcium oxide with water and then what happens?
Well, The chemical reaction when calcium is placed with water is a fizzing. It fizzes and also "produces" heat. Not sure what the chemical formula would be called however. Calcium Hydroxide possibly
What products will be formed in the reaction between potassium hydroxide and nitric acid?
Products are potassium nitrate and water. Here is the Word Equation Potassium hydrtoxide + nitric Acid = potassium nitrate and water. Here is the BALANCED reaction eq'n KOH(aq) + HNO3(aq) = KNO3(aq) + H2O(l) NB THere will be no precipitate. To isolate the product you need to evaporate the solution. NNB All Group (1) metal cations (K^+) and nitrate anions(NO3^-) are soluble.
What kind of reaction occurs when potassium is placed in the water?
Metallic potassium, placed in water, will react with water molecules, forming potassium hydroxide, and releasing hydrogen gas. 2K + 2H2O ==> 2KOH + H2
What is the reaction when potassium sulfate is put into water?
Write the reaction when potassium sulfide is put into water:
What happens when it is put in water potassium?
Potassium metal will react violently with water to form KOH and hydrogen gas. Due to the heat released by the reaction - the hydrogen gas will ignite. So: placing potassium in water will cause a fire!
Reaction equation of potassium nitrate with water?
Any chemical reaction, only the dissolution of potassium nitrate in water.
What is the reaction between potassium hydroxide with water?
No reaction.
What happens when you put potassium chloride into water?
The potassium reacts with the water to form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The reaction is very exothermic, and the hydrogen explodes during the reaction. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS REACTION! DO NOT ATTEMPT IT ON YOUR OWN!
Chemical reaction for potassium nitride?
It reacts with water to produce toxic Ammonia
What is the chemical reaction of potassium oxide with water?
Potassium oxide(K2O) + water(H2O) --> potassium hydroxide(2KOH)
What happens when caustic potash is treated with sulphuric acid?
You get an exothermic reaction which produces potassium sulphate and water.
When placed into water it bursts into flames?
potassium
Word equation for the reaction between potassium and water?
Potassium plus Water gives Potassium Hydroxide plus Hydrogen
What does potassium do in water?
A violent chemical reaction: 2 K + 2 H2O = 2 KOH + H2 Potassium reacts with water to form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The reaction is exothermic, and the heat generated can ignite the hydrogen gas to create a fire. Large quantities of potassium can react explosively in water.
