Large amount of heat is released when potassium reacts with water.
2K(s)Potassium+2H2O(l)Water→2KOH(aq)PotassiumHydroxide+H2(g)Hydrogen
Thus, the given statement is true
Assertion:- Sodium metal reacts violently with water and burns with a yellow flame.
Reason:- A large amount of heat is generated and hydrogen evolved immediately catches fire.