Potassium loses electrons when it reacts with oxygen. Which statement is true of potassium in this reaction? A. It reduces. B. I

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t undergoes synthesis. C. It undergoes redox. D. It oxidizes

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allochka39001 [22] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-19T16:36:43+03:00

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[D] It oxidizes.

4K + O2 → 2K2O, potassium oxide is produce.

We have the equation, in which when potassium react with oxygen, as a product it formed Potassium oxide which means adding of oxygen (oxidation).