How is the rate of appearance of O2 related to the rate of disappearance of KO2?
Potassium superoxide (KO2) is a yellow solid that decomposes in moist air. It is a rare example of a stable salt of the superoxide anion. It is used as a CO2 scrubber, H2O dehumidifier, and O2 generator in rebreathers, spacecraft, submarines, and spacesuits. Reaction of KO2 with water When KO2 comes in contact with water, … Read more