[ ] Is KOH(Potassium hydroxide) an Acid or Base?
Is KOH(Potassium hydroxide) an Acid or Base?
Answer:
Yes,KOH is a base.
Explanation:
Today we will know about whether KOH(Potassium hydroxide) is an acid or base in just three steps.
Step-1:
KOH gives hydroxide ion into water ,H₂O.We know that an base gives hydroxide ion in water.So KOH is an base.
KOH(aq.) ----> K+ (aq) + OH-
(aq.)
Step-2:
KOH reacts with an acid H₂SO₄ to produce salt and water.So KOH is an base.
H₂SO₄ (Acid) +KOH (Base) ----> K₂SO₄ (Salt) + H₂O
H₂SO₄ =Acid
KOH =Base
K₂SO₄=sodium sulphate
H₂O =Water
Step-3:
KOH turns red litmus paper into blue.We know that an base can do that.So,KOH is an base.
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