Question

What happens when KO2 reacts with water?

Answer 1

Answer:

KO2 + H2O = KOH + O2

Answer 2

when potassium superoxide reacts with the water the products formed are the potassium hydroxide, oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.

Explanation:

1.Potassium superoxide is an inorganic substance, having a molecular formula KO2.It is a yellow coloured paramagnetic solid substance. It has a property to undergo decomposition on exposure to moist air.

2.when KO2reacts with water. And also to balance the equation, we have to make proper use of stoichiometry. So, our chemical reaction is:

KO2+H2O→KOH+O2+H2O2

3.when potassium superoxide reacts with the water the products formed are the potassium hydroxide, oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. balanced equation will be:

2KO2+2H2O→2KOH+O2+H2O2

4.Potassium superoxide is a rare example of superoxide anion, so it is a special compound. It is used to provide oxygen, as we can see in the equation above that oxygen is liberated as the by-product.

5.Also, Potassium superoxide finds its use in the medical field. It is used in the treatment of lungs as it absorbs carbon – dioxide and water in the self- contained lung - actuated breathing apparatus