Assertion: potassium | /r/CapableOf | react with water
Facets:
value: more slowly than does
type: MANNER
value: in air
type: LOCATION
value: violently
type: MANNER
value: rapidly
type: MANNER
value: according to the following reaction mechanism
type: OTHER
value: very fast
type: MANNER
value: very vigorously
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Potassium reacts very vigorously with water, liberating hydrogen (which ignites) and forming a solution of potassium hydroxide, KOH.
text: Potassium reacts with oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide components in air.
text: It also reacts very fast with water, which is another reason for its storage in oil.
text: Potassium reacts with oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide components in air.
text: Elemental potassium does not occur in nature because it reacts violently with water.
text: Potassium reacts rapidly and intensely with water, forming a colourless basic potassium hydroxide solution and hydrogen gas, according to the following reaction mechanism: 2K (s) +
text: Potassium reacts with water more slowly than does rubidium, which is placed under potassium in the periodic chart.
text: It reacts with water more rapidly than does sodium, which is placed higher in the periodic chart.
text: When potassium reacts with water it catches fire, generating a purple glow.
text: It also reacts violently with water, producing enough heat to melt and give off hydrogen gas, which then ignites or explodes.