Chemistry, asked by imumallick, 1 year ago

what is the difference between potassium oxide, potassium peroxide and potassium superoxide?

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Answered by SanyaBhasin

Potassium peroxide is an inorganic compound with the molecular formula K2O2. It is formed as potassium reacts with oxygen in the air, along with potassium oxide (K2O) and potassium superoxide (KO2).

imumallick: plzz also tell how potassium oxide and potassium superoxide are formed

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SanyaBhasin: combustion in dry air to potassium superoxide, KO2, which is used in respiratory equipment because it liberates oxygen and removes carbon dioxide and water vapour. (The superoxide of potassium is a yellow solid consisting of K+and O2− ions. It also can be formed by oxidation of potassium amalgam with dry…

imumallick: and what about potassium oxide

Answered by 22njorud

Answer:

Potassium Superoxide- KO2

Potassium Peroxide- K2O2

Potassium Oxide- K2O

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