This chemical equation describes the reaction between aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and potassium thiosulfate (K2S2O3) to produce potassium aluminate (KAlO2) and thiosulfate (S2O3).
- Reaction Conditions
This reaction requires high temperature and high pressure conditions to occur. It is an uncommon chemical reaction under normal conditions.
- Reaction Process
In the reaction process, aluminum oxide and potassium thiosulfate interact to form potassium aluminate and thiosulfate. Specifically, two molecules of potassium thiosulfate react with one molecule of aluminum oxide, resulting in two molecules of potassium aluminate and two molecules of thiosulfate.
- Observed Phenomenon
One can observe the color change of the liquid during the reaction, from the white of aluminum oxide to the yellow of potassium aluminate. The reaction also generates heat, leading to a rise in the temperature of the mixture.