Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of potassium metal (k) with water to yield potassium hydroxide.

Reaction: 2K₍s₎ + 2H₂O₍l₎ → 2KOH₍aq₎ + H₂₍g₎.
K - potassium.
H₂O - water.
KOH - potassium-hydroxide.
H₂ - hydrogen.
s - solid phase.
l - liquid.
aq - disolves in water.
g - gas.
Reaction is exothermal (release of energy) and potassium burns a purple flame. Hydrogen released during the reaction  reacts with oxygen and ignites.

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