The discussion revolves around the chemical reaction between chlorine gas (Cl2) and potassium hydride (KH), specifically whether it produces potassium chloride (KCl) and hydrogen chloride (HCl). Participants explore the nature of the reaction, including the bonding preferences of Cl2 and the characteristics of KH.
Participants express uncertainty regarding the reaction's outcome, with some supporting the idea of a reaction producing KCl and HCl, while others raise questions about the nature of the reaction and the role of KH and Cl2.
There are unresolved assumptions regarding the reaction conditions and the definitions of terms used, such as the distinction between HCl gas and hydrochloric acid. The discussion also reflects varying levels of understanding about the chemical properties involved.
This discussion may be of interest to those studying chemical reactions, particularly in the context of halogen chemistry and the behavior of hydrides.
KH is pyrophoric in air. You should also get a violent oxidation reaction with chlorine gas.ProjectFringe said:
I mean HCl the gas, not Hydrochloric Acid, so there is no oxygen present in this reaction (if I understand your response correctly).willem2 said:
An oxidizer is a substance that can accept electrons from other substances. This includes Chlorine molecules Cl2 ,that can take 2 electrons to make Cl-.ProjectFringe said:
Got it!willem2 said:
