Elemental Potassium Reaction With Water

2,155 views · Published 20 January 2017 · 1:03 · Indexed 1 October 2026

Channel: MrLundScience · 2017 · Science & Technology

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Potassium is an alkali metal, element #19 on the Periodic Table.  This quick video showcases how very soft it is, and demonstrates how quickly small pieces of it will react when exposed to water.

This video was originally shot for use in the Scientific Hip Hop track, "Gotta Get Atom", which is available for viewing here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdluVmlxLqM

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