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Patassium and water = potassium hydroxide and hydrogen .

The reaction equation is

2K(s) + 2H2O(l) = 2KOH(aq) + H2(g)

However, this reaction releases a lot of energy (heat), which makes the released hydrogen react with atmospheric oxygen to form (more) water.

2H2(g) + O2(g) = 2H2O(l)

Potassium , like all Group (I) metals reacts vigorously/violently with water, to the point of flames and explositivity.

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lenpollock

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The Group 1 element potassium (K), which is an Alkali metal, will react with water (H2O) to form potassium hydroxide (KOH) and hydrogen gas (H2). The balanced equation is here:

2K + 2H2O => 2KOH + H2 (gas)

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  • 2K(s) + 2H20(l) = 2KOH(aq) + H2(g)
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potassium + water → potassium hydroxide + hydrogen

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niahh

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The word equation for potassium reacting with water is: potassium + water → potassium hydroxide + hydrogen gas.

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potassium plus water gives potassium hydroxide plus hydrogen gas

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14y ago
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Potassium + Water = Potassium Hydroxide + Hydrogen

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You should get two compounds.

Potassium Hydrate = H2OK

and

Sodium Hydrate = H2ONa

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