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Potassium Oxide

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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 OxidePotassium Chloride + Water
2HCl + K2O → 2KCl + H2O
Sulphuric Acid + Potassium OxidePotassium Sulphate + Water
H2SO4 + K2O → K2SO4 + H2O
Nitric Acid + Potassium OxidePotassium Nitrate + Water
2HNO3 + K2O → 2KNO3 + H2O