(a)Describe the reaction of potassium with water. Write the equation of the reaction involved.
(b)Write an equation of the reaction of iron with steam. Indicate the physical states of all the reactants and products.
(c)Which gas is produced when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a reactive metal?


(a) Potassium reacts with cold water vigorously and forms potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
The equation of the reaction is given as:
$2K(s) + 2H_2O(l) → 2KOH(aq) + H_2(g) + Heat$

(b) The equation of the reaction of iron with steam is given below:
$2Fe(s) + 4H_2O(g) → Fe_3O_4(s) + 4H_2(g)$

(c) Hydrogen gas is produced when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to the reactive metal.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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