Potassium reacting with water. Potassium (K) is a highly reactive metallic element. It reacts violently with water to produce hydrogen (H2) gas and po

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Potassium reacting with water. Potassium (K) is a highly reactive metallic element. It reacts violently with water to produce hydrogen (H2) gas and potassium hydroxide (KOH) in an exothermic (heat-producing) reaction.

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