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When Potassium Metal Is Placed in Water, Will a Reaction \rightarrow

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When potassium metal is placed in water, will a reaction occur? If so, what is the balanced equation for the reaction?


A) Yes.2K(s) + 2H2O(l) \rightarrow 2KOH(aq) + H2(g)
B) Yes.2K(s) + 2H2O(l) \rightarrow 2KH2O(aq)
C) Yes.2K(s) + 2H2O(l) \rightarrow 2KOH(aq) + 2H2(g)
D) No reaction will occur.
E) Yes.2K(s) + 2H2O(l) \rightarrow 2K(OH) 2(aq) + H2(g)

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