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Potassium, which is an Alkaline Metal and appears with others of its kind in Group 1 of the Periodic Table, reacts with water. Perhaps even violently.

Potassium (K) forms potassium hydroxide (KOH) and releases hydrogen gas (H2) and a great deal of heat in the reaction.

2K + 2H2O => 2KOH + H2

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