Question:
when potassium burns in oxygen what it forms and what is its nature
Answer:
The group 1 metals react vigorously with oxygen to form metal oxides. Potassium burns with a lilac flame. K2O is an ionic compound of potassium and oxygen. This pale yellow solid is highly reactive compound.
2K +1/2O2-> K2O
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