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When water reacts with potassium metal the hydrogen produced ignites explosively on the surface of water.What causes ignition?
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When water reacts with potassium metal the hydrogen produced ignites explosively on the surface of water.What causes ignition?

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Answer: Pottasium reacts with water vigorously and the reation is exothermic. The heat released causes the hydrogen released to ignite.

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Explanation: Pottasium reacts with water vigorously and the reation is exothermic. The heat released causes the hydrogen released to ignite.

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