Question

Balance the following equation. Also, name the products formed ${\mathrm{K}}_2\mathrm{O}+{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\to 2\mathrm{KOH}$

Answer 1

Potassium hydroxide (KOH):

1. Potassium oxide is an ionic compound.
2. The potassium has a charge of +1.
3. Potassium oxide reacts with water to produce Potassium hydroxide.

Balanced chemical equation:

1. To balance the equation we place a coefficient of 2 in front of the Potassium hydroxide.
2. The equation is balanced by adding two moles $\mathrm{KOH}$ on RHS.
3. ${\mathrm{K}}_2\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{s}\right)+{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{l}\right)\to 2\mathrm{KOH}\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)$.