Potassium Oxide
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Potassium Oxide is a solid (at room temperature) chemical compound with the formula K2O.
About Potassium Oxide
- Potassium Oxide is a base.
- Potassium Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Potassium salt and water.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Potassium Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula K2O.
About Potassium Oxide
- Potassium Oxide is a base.
- Potassium Oxide is held together by ionic bonds.
- Potassium Oxide has a giant ionic structure.
- Potassium Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Potassium salt and water.
- Hydrochloric Acid + Potassium Oxide → Potassium Chloride + Water
- 2HCl + K2O → 2KCl + H2O
- Sulphuric Acid + Potassium Oxide → Potassium Sulphate + Water
- H2SO4 + K2O → K2SO4 + H2O
- Nitric Acid + Potassium Oxide → Potassium Nitrate + Water
- 2HNO3 + K2O → 2KNO3 + H2O