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Why is the reaction between potassium and dilute acid not used to prepare hydrogen in d laboratory?
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∙ 9y ago
This reaction is too dangerous, explosive and uncontrollable, it will set fire to hydrogengas and burn intensively with small amounts of oxygen (air). It's better to use zinc pallets and dilute hydrochloric acid.
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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 happens when lithium reacts with potassium hydroxide?
There will be no reaction between the lithium and the potassium hydroxide. However, since the potassium hydroxide is in solution, the lithium will still react with the water to form lithium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. 2Li + H2O --> H2 + LiOH.
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 is the reaction between sodium chloride and potassium oxide?
This reaction doesn't occur.
Why water different from its components?
this because the chemical reaction between Oxygen & Hydrogen obviously the Hydrogen bonds between Oxygen & Hydrogen.
Why is the reaction between potassium and dilute acids not used to prepare hydrogen in the laboratory?
Because they have a more efficient way of doing it.
Word equation for the reaction between potassium and water?
Potassium plus Water gives Potassium Hydroxide plus Hydrogen
What is the reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and potassium?
The reaction formed will be potassium chloride and hydrogen gas will be liberated. - KJ so cool!
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 is the reaction between potassium hydroxide with water?
No reaction.
What is the reaction between bleach and potassium iodide?
the reaction between bleach anb potassium iodide is KI+NaCl2--->KCl2+NaI
What is the Reaction between fluorine and potassium bromide?
potassium bromide + fluorine --> potassium fluoride + bromide
What happens when lithium reacts with potassium hydroxide?
There will be no reaction between the lithium and the potassium hydroxide. However, since the potassium hydroxide is in solution, the lithium will still react with the water to form lithium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. 2Li + H2O --> H2 + LiOH.
What type of bond is formed between Potassium and hydrogen?
They form an ionic bond, i believe, because potassium is a metal and hydrogen is a nonmetal...
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 is the reaction between sodium chloride and potassium oxide?
This reaction doesn't occur.
Is the reaction between potassium permanganate and glycerin a endothermic or exothermic reaction?
Exothermic
