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It only creates a purple "cloud" as was stated in the previous answer when phenolphthalein is added to the water. The "cloud" is not a cloud. Hydrogen gas is evolved. Phenolphthalein is clear in acidic conditions, and purple in basic conditions. As potassium is added to the water, potassium hydroxide is created (alkaline/basic) therefore creating the purple colour water, and hydrogen gas is evolved. A link accompanying this shows lithium through to Caesium, potassium included, in water and shows the equation of the reaction. Caesium in particular is very entertaining.
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∙ 13y agoIt reacts explosively producing a lot of heat, light and sound. The products being KOH, an alkali accompanied with evolution of Hydrogen gas.It's this hydrogen gas burning that is the explosion.
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∙ 11y agoThe potassium metal, on contact with the water, takes a hydrogen atom from it and releases it as a gas, which then ignites from the reaction's heat. Then, the potassium combines with the hydroxide ion it had formed and creates potassium hydroxide, which then dissolves into the unreacted water.
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∙ 12y agoyes. potassium does react with water to produce potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas..!!:P
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∙ 15y agoyou get a red glow and it produces hydrogen.
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∙ 10y agoTurtles .... we thought it was a joke until it set on fire and a turtle came out .... it was weird
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∙ 14y agoYes ,and with air it is stored under oil to prevent contact with water or air.,
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What reaction do you receive when mix potassium magnesium manganese and water?
You get a mixture of potassium and magnesium. They're metals; they don't react with each other.
What salt is formed when potassium hydroxide neutralizes hydrochloric acid react?
potassium hydroxide+hydrochloricacid =potassium chloride + water .
What happens when potassium react to water?
When potassium reacts with water the potassium burns a bright purple light, a gas is given off with a hissing noise and the potassium rockets around the surface of the water because it floats.
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
Is sodium and potassium react violently with water a chemical change?
Sodium and potassium reacting violently with water is a chemical reaction, causing a chemical change.
Does water and potassium iodide react?
No, they do not
What similarities iron have a similar reaction with water as potassium?
Potassium react violent with water, iron react only if oxygen is present.
What reaction do you receive when mix potassium magnesium manganese and water?
You get a mixture of potassium and magnesium. They're metals; they don't react with each other.
Does potassium oxide react with a carboxylic acid?
Yes, they react tor form water and the corresponding potassium carboxylate salt.
Is potassium metal preserved under water?
No. Potassium will react violently on contact with water. Potassium is stored under oil to protect it from air and water.
What do you get if you react potassuim with cold water?
potassium hydroxide
What salt is formed when potassium hydroxide neutralizes hydrochloric acid react?
potassium hydroxide+hydrochloricacid =potassium chloride + water .
Does water contain potassium?
Not safely. If potassium makes contact with water it react violently, bursting inflames and possibly exploding.
What happens when potassium react to water?
When potassium reacts with water the potassium burns a bright purple light, a gas is given off with a hissing noise and the potassium rockets around the surface of the water because it floats.
How will potassium iodide react with water to give silver iodide as precipitate?
There should be Silver nitrate dissolved in the water, only then it can react
Does potassium bromine react in water?
Not with water! Maybe with something else in the water? It only ionises when dissolved in the water to: K+ and Br- , but does not react with it. Dissolving is purely physical!
Two medals that react with water?
The bronze and silver stars will react with water, eventually. Since I think you mean "metals", how about sodium and potassium?
