Is there a substance that absorbs oxygen, like KOH (Potassium Hydroxide) absorbs Carbon dioxide?

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Is there a substance that absorbs oxygen, like KOH (Potassium Hydroxide) absorbs Carbon dioxide?

2007-12-09 14:17:01 · 2 answers · asked by chocolate 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Yes, sodium sulfite. It will absorb oxygen because the sulfite (SO3) wants to change to sulfate (SO4).

It is used in boilers to remove corrosive oxygen.

2007-12-09 15:17:50 · answer #1 · answered by Tim C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Humans absorb oxygen, certain trees absorb oxygen like the pine tree.

2007-12-09 22:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by Payment 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋