This reaction describes the process of potassium sulfide (K2S) reacting with water (H2O) to produce potassium hydroxide (KOH) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
- Reaction conditions:
The conditions for the reaction to occur are the presence of a catalyst, appropriate temperature and pressure. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that potassium sulfide and water have direct contact with each other.
- The reaction process:
When potassium sulfide and water come into contact with each other, the sulfide ions (S2-) in potassium sulfide will react with the water molecules to produce hydrogen sulfide and potassium hydroxide. This process will continue until one of the reactants is depleted or when the reaction conditions change.
- The Phenomenon that occurs:
When the reaction process takes place, the characteristic pungent odor of hydrogen sulfide will appear. If the solid potassium sulfide is colored, the color of the solution after the reaction may change.