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How do potassium and sodium react with oxygen? |
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Answer» a) Potassium and sodium form oxides of type M2O in limited supply of oxygen. 4 K + O2 → 2 K2O 4 Na + O2 → 2 Na2O b) In excess of oxygen they form peroxides of type M2O2. 2 Na + O2 → Na2O2 2 K + O2 → K2O2 |
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