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Name the colourless gas that evolves when potassium reacts with water. How will you test this gas?​
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Name the colourless gas that evolves when potassium reacts with water. How will you test this gas?​

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Answer:

Hydrogen gas

Step-by-step explanation:

K +H2O=KOH+ H2

Test for hydrogen gas:

Light a splint and put it in the smoke present. If it makes a pop sound, that means hydrogen is present

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