Write a Balanced Chemical Equation for the Reaction of Potassium $\to$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of potassium and water.

• A) K(s)+ H₂O( )\(\to\) KO(s)+ H₂(g)
• B) 2 K(s)+ 2 H₂O( )\(\to\) 2 KOH(aq)+ H₂(g)
• C) 2 K(s)+ 2 H₂O( )\(\to\) K₂O₂(s)+ 2 H₂(g)
• D) 2 K(s)+ H₂O( )\(\to\) K₂O(s)+ H₂(g)
• E) 4 K(s)+ 2 H₂O( )\(\to\) 4 KH(s)+ O₂(g)

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