KO2 + H2O -> KOH or also known as
Potassium oxide + water -> Potassium Hydroxide...it is driving me crazy I can't figure it out! Thanks
2006-12-31 08:06:48 · 3 answers · asked by Michelle A 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
it's because potassium oxide is K2O, not KO2 (O is 2 minus, K is one plus)
K2O + H2O --> 2KOH
2006-12-31 08:11:21 · answer #1 · answered by car of boat 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lancenigo di Villorba (TV), Italy
I can say you that your balanced reaction are right written by who preceed me
K2O + H2O --> 2 KOH
where K2O is potassium oxide which I know it.
I exclude that your chemistry's teacher had named KO2.
Who preceed me he named KO2 like potassium superoxide..it is right!
Now, some historical note. In former middle of XX century, George and its coworker stated that superoxide's aqueous solutions developed an exact stoichiometric amount of O2 bubbles (e.g. superoxide reacts with water)...superoxide cannot give off KOH (e.g. famous alkalies).
I hope this helps you.
2006-12-31 16:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by Zor Prime 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually that's potassium superoxide.
2006-12-31 16:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋