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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoI assume you mean potassium chloride. There are two reasons for this.
First, potassium is expensive to isolate in elemental form and there are much cheaper and easier ways of making potassium salts than from elemental potassium.
Second, the reaction between potassium and hydrochloric acid is violent, even explosive and so it is extremely dangerous..
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∙ 13y agoYou NEED potassium to make potassium chloride.
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Why is potassium chloride use in Capital punishment?
In lethal injections it is the third drug that is used to stop the heart.
What are commonly used salts?
Examples: sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium citrate, potassium permanganate, magnesium sulfate etc.
Can you use potassium sulphate to make soap?
no
Which acid and metal would you use to make zinc chloride?
Zinc (Zn) and hydrogen chloride HCl)
What is a common use for potassium carbonate?
Potassium carbonate has been used for soap, glass, and china production. In the laboratory, it may be used as a mild drying agent where other drying agents such as calcium chloride may be incompatible. However, it is not suitable for acidic compounds.
If you use potassium hydroxide instead of sodium hydroxide what salt would you make?
potassium chloride
What contains potassium chloride?
Some people use potassium chloride as a water softener salt.
What is wrong with saying Solid potassium chloride is composed of kcl molecules?
You use K molecules and Cl molecules to make a solid Potassium Chloride. Its like saying you use a house to build a house.
How do you make without using salt?
We can use potassium chloride or better a mix NaCl + KCl.
How do you separate a mixture of potassium chloride and iodine give details?
Should be by sublimation. We make use of the fact that iodine sublimes(changes to solid to gas immediately) upon heating why potassium chloride does not :D
What substance does potassium chloride and bromine make?
anticonvulsants..............people with seizure use it to stop seizures.... also vets use it
Is there a difference between potassium and potassium chlorhide?
Potassium chloride is a compound of potassium, and is a salt you can use as an alternative for sodium salt. Potassium itself is a chemical element and is highly reactive.
Can sodium chloride be used to make soap instead of lye?
No, because sodium chloride isn't alkaline; you could use sodium hydroxide instead of potassium hydroxide (lye) but sodium chloride wouldn't work very well.
Why does the lethal injection process use painkillers before injecting the potassium chloride?
They Dont.
How oxygen is prepared in lab using potassium chlorate?
Potassium Chlorate, when heated gives Potassium Chloride and Oxygen. You can use Manganese Dioxide as a catalyst to speed up the reaction.
Is there an alternative to salt when cooking?
Persons with cardio-vascular diseases can use potassium chloride - KCl.
What salts would you find in your kitchen and bathroom?
For example - table salt (sodium chloride, NaCl); some ill persons use potassium chloride.
