When potassium metal is placed in water, a large amount of energy is released as potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas are produced in the reaction 2K :) + 2H2O -- 2KOH(aq) + H2Your lab partner says this is a redox reaction and a combustion reaction. Do you agree? Defend

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When potassium metal is placed in water, a large amount of energy is released as potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas are produced in the
reaction 2K :) + 2H2O -- 2KOH(aq) + H2Your lab partner says this is a redox reaction and a combustion reaction. Do you agree? Defend
your answer by explaining whether or not it meets the requirements of each type of reaction. 

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