2 KOH + CO2 → K2CO3 + H2O
Here's what happens:
* Reactants:
* Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a strong base.
* Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a acidic gas.
* Products:
* Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a salt.
* Water (H2O) is formed as a byproduct.
Explanation:
The reaction is a neutralization reaction, where the base (KOH) reacts with the acidic oxide (CO2) to form a salt and water. The potassium ions (K+) from KOH combine with the carbonate ions (CO32-) formed from CO2 to create potassium carbonate. The hydrogen ions (H+) from CO2 react with the hydroxide ions (OH-) from KOH to form water.
