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Write a chemical equation for the reaction of:

(3) Potassium with water


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Chemical Equation:

  • Chemical equations are used to represent chemical reactions.
  • This equation involves reactants on one side of the arrow and products on another side of the arrow

The reaction of potassium with water :

  • To form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas, potassium interacts violently with water.
  • The chemical equation for the reaction of potassium with water is as follows:
  • 2K(s)+2H2O(l)2KOH(aq)+H2(g)

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