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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.
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it sinks then it boils for about ten minutes, but then it explodes and produces a yellow/red flame that is quite hard to extinguish.
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∙ 6y agoPotassium does not explode; potassium react with water, hydrogen is released and this hot gas can explode in air.
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What are the observations when potassium reacts with water?
Potassium reacts vigorously with water, as it is one of the most reactive alkali metals. When it does, it floats on top of the water, and burns a lilac flame. It also may explode. Fizzing and bubbling will also be seen as hydrogen gas is produced. The potassium reacts with the water to become a hydroxide (potassium hydroxide)
What do you get when you mix Potassium Sulfate with Ammonium Nitrate?
No reaction will occur between Potassium Sulfate and Ammonium Nitrate.
Which two metals explode in water?
Group 2 metals (alkaline earth metals), calcium and barium would be examples
What would happen if you set fire to potassium?
The flame will turn a violet color. It will not explode.
What is the solubility of potassium in water?
Potassium is soluble in water but not in organic solvents.
Lithium Sodium and potassium do this when you added to water?
They explode and combust.
Which can of soda explodes the most?
Cesium and Potassium are both elements that explode in Water!
What are the observations when potassium reacts with water?
Potassium reacts vigorously with water, as it is one of the most reactive alkali metals. When it does, it floats on top of the water, and burns a lilac flame. It also may explode. Fizzing and bubbling will also be seen as hydrogen gas is produced. The potassium reacts with the water to become a hydroxide (potassium hydroxide)
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 happen when you put potassium in water?
Pure Potassium (K) will catch fire and may explode upon contact with water or very humid air.
What do you get when you mix Potassium Sulfate with Ammonium Nitrate?
No reaction will occur between Potassium Sulfate and Ammonium Nitrate.
Which two metals explode in water?
Group 2 metals (alkaline earth metals), calcium and barium would be examples
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 ceasium reacts with water?
Ceasium will explode and create hydrogen gas and ceasium hydroxide. Ceasium react with water similary to other alkali metals (lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium)
Metal that bursts into flame when it reacts with water?
Potassium is the only metal (alkali metal) where a flame is present. Lithium and sodium fizz but there is no flame. Caesium, francium and rubidium all explode on contact with water.
How does chlorine explode when mixed with water?
Chlorine doesn't explode when mixed with water. Pool water has chlorine in it. I think you meant sodium mixed with water, which does explode.
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)
