Potassium Is Produced Industrially by the ReactionNa(g) + KCl(l)

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Essay

Potassium is produced industrially by the reactionNa(g) + KCl(l) NaCl(l) + K(g)The reaction is carried out at 850°C, but the equilibrium constant (K_c) strongly favors the reactants. Explain how the conditions are manipulated to ensure a good yield of potassium despite the small value of K_c.

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