Write the name of the product formed in the following synthesis reaction.

potassium + fluorine

potassium and fluorine both react and form potassium fluoride.

Explanation:

Synthesis reaction:

It is the reaction in which two or more simple substance react to give one or more complex product.

General reaction:

A + B → AB

For example in given potassium and fluorine reaction both react and form potassium fluoride.

Chemical reaction:

K + F₂ → KF

Balanced chemical reaction:

2K + F₂ → 2KF

The oxidation state of potassium is + 1 while the oxidation state of fluorine is - 1. That's why one atom of potassium combine with one atom fluorine and form potassium fluoride.