Preparation
It can be prepared by treating a potassium-containing base such as potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate with acetic acid:
- 2 CH3COOH + K2CO3 → 2 CH3CO2K + CO2 + H2O
This sort of reaction is known as an acid-base neutralization reaction. Potassium acetate is the salt that forms along with water as acetic acid and potassium hydroxide are neutralized together.
Conditions/substances to avoid are: moisture, heat, flames, ignition sources, and strong oxidizing agents.
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