2 K + 2 HF → 2 KF + H2
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 HI + 2 e- → 2 H0 (reduction)
2 K0 - 2 e- → 2 KI (oxidation)
HF is an oxidizing agent, K is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- K
- HF – Fluorane
- Other names: Hydrofluoric acid , Hydrogen fluoride , Fluorhydric acid
- Appearance: Colorless solution ; Colourless gas or colourless liquid (below 19.5 °C) ; Colourless gas or colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour ; Colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless gas or fuming liquid (below 67°F) with a strong, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped in cylinders.]
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