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Potassium nitrate is an oxidant an react with a reducing agent; the reaction is violent and exothermic.
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What is mixed with potassium to make it explode?

Potassium metal can react violently with water to produce hydrogen gas. However, it is not recommended to deliberately mix potassium with any specific substance to make it explode, as this can be extremely dangerous and highly unpredictable. Handling and storing potassium and other reactive metals should always be done with great caution and following appropriate safety protocols.


Why is the reaction between potassium and dilute acid not used to laboratory?

The reaction between potassium and a dilute acid or even just water (which is what an acid is diluted in) is very dangerous. On contact with the acid the potassium bursts into flame and may even explode, sending flaming molten pieces of potassium into the air.


Why wouldn't you use potassium to make potassium chloride?

The reaction between potassium and hydrochloric acid is very violent, even explosive. On contact with the acid the reaction rapidly releases heat and hydrogen gas, which ignites. This in turn sets the potassium on fire. When this happens the potassium may explode, scattering flaming molten globules of metal.


What chemical compounds cause fireworks to explode?

The "formal" name of fireworks is "pyrotechnics"; this is not really a particularly "chemical" name.


What is the product of pottasium with water?

If a piece of Potassium is dropped into a beaker of water it whizzes around on the surface of the water. The reaction is so vigorous that the heat of it causes the Potassium metal to metal. It 'fizzes' and the heat generated can often cause the Hydrogen, that is produced by the reaction, to ignite with a lilac colour flame. Larger pieces of Potassium may even explode due to the vigor of the reaction. 2K + 2H2O ----> 2KOH + H2 (gas)

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Does potassium explode in water?

Yes it will. potassium reacts with water to form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen. the reaction is highly exothermic and will explode. However, potassium can be slowly dissolved by adding very small piece of potassium in water, wait till it dissolves completely and then add the next piece. But should be done with caution.


Lithium Sodium and potassium do this when you added to water?

They explode and combust.


Does gasoline explode?

gasoline combined with air will explode, gasoline won't burn without air the fumes mixed with air will explode but the gasolin will burn


Which can of soda explodes the most?

Cesium and Potassium are both elements that explode in Water!


What would happen if you set fire to potassium?

The flame will turn a violet color. It will not explode.


What is mixed with potassium to make it explode?

Potassium metal can react violently with water to produce hydrogen gas. However, it is not recommended to deliberately mix potassium with any specific substance to make it explode, as this can be extremely dangerous and highly unpredictable. Handling and storing potassium and other reactive metals should always be done with great caution and following appropriate safety protocols.


What happens when potassium is too high?

The first question would be to ask why the potassium is elevated. do you take a potassium supplement? Do you have trouble with your kidneys? What does your doctor say? There are drugs that will decrease potassium but they must be administered and monitored under the care of a physician.


Why does one get dizzy when you shake the hands of people one has just met Is there an explanation to this?

you fall down and explode


What 2 metals can explode when mixed with acid?

the answer to this question is copper and silver :')


What do you get when you mix Potassium Sulfate with Ammonium Nitrate?

No reaction will occur between Potassium Sulfate and Ammonium Nitrate.


Why is the reaction between potassium and dilute acid not used to laboratory?

The reaction between potassium and a dilute acid or even just water (which is what an acid is diluted in) is very dangerous. On contact with the acid the potassium bursts into flame and may even explode, sending flaming molten pieces of potassium into the air.


What happen when you put potassium in water?

Pure Potassium (K) will catch fire and may explode upon contact with water or very humid air.