The above equation represents the chemical reaction between potassium oxide (K2O) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) to form potassium sulfite (K2SO3). According to the law of conservation of mass, the total mass of the reactants (K2O and 2SO2) equals the total mass of the reaction products (2K2SO3).
- Reaction conditions:
The reaction usually takes place at high temperatures and requires the presence of a catalyst to accelerate the reaction rate.
- Reaction process:
When potassium oxide (K2O) is heated with sulfur dioxide (SO2), they react with each other in a 1:2 mole ratio to produce potassium sulfite (K2SO3).
- Phenomenon occurrence:
The specific phenomenon in the reaction process may vary depending on the particular experimental conditions, but in general, the reaction product potassium sulfite (K2SO3) will appear as a white solid.