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Using equations, describe the reaction of water with potassium and with potassium oxide.
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Potassium is a Group 1 metal, and when it reacts with water, it forms a metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The equation for this reaction is: \[2\mathrm{K}(s)+2\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{KOH}(aq)+\mathrm{H}_{2}(g)\] Show more…
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