Potassium metal and chloride gas combine to form potassium chloride
The chemical equation for the reaction can be represented as follows:
2 K (s) + Cl2 (g) → 2 KCl (s)
In this reaction, solid potassium metal (K) reacts with gaseous chlorine (Cl2) to produce solid potassium chloride (KCl). The reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat.