The equation is not balanced, after balancing it will be: 2KOH + SiO2 -> K2SiO3 + H2O.
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KOH: is an alkali salt called potassium hydroxide, a strong alkaline, white solid that is easily soluble in water.
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SiO2: is an oxide of silicon, known as silicon dioxide, a colorless, odorless solid that is slightly soluble in water.
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K2SiO3: is potassium silicate salt, a colorless solid.
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H2O: is water.
- Reaction conditions:
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Temperature: This reaction usually occurs at high temperatures.
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Pressure: This reaction occurs at normal pressure.
- Reaction process:
- The reaction process takes place when potassium hydroxide (KOH) reacts with silicon dioxide (SiO2) to create potassium silicate (K2SiO3) and water (H2O).
- Phenomena occurring: