What kind of reaction occurs when potassium is placed in water?

1 Answer
Jul 16, 2016

A zippy one with lots of spits and sparks.

Explanation:

#K(s) + H_2O rarr KOH(aq) + 1/2H_2(g)uarr#

The potassium metal reduces the water to give dihydrogen gas. Get your teacher to perform this with a small quantity of metal.