23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals
Peroxide and Superoxide Reactions
23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals
Peroxide and Superoxide Reactions
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concept
Reaction with Water
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Peroxide and Superoxide Reactions Example
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Problem
ProblemWrite a balanced equation for the reaction of rubidium superoxide with water.
A
2 RbO2(s) + 2 H2O(l) → 2 RbOH(aq) + H2O2(aq) + O2(g)
B
4 RbO(s) + 2 H2O(l) → 4 RbOH(aq) + O2(g)
C
2 RbO2(s) + 2 H2O(l) → 2 Rb(OH)2(aq) + 2 H2O(aq)
D
6 Rb2O(s) + 4 H2O(l) → 12 Rb(s) + 4 H2O2(aq) + O2(g)
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Reaction with Acids
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Peroxide and Superoxide Reactions Example
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Problem
ProblemWrite a balanced equation for the reaction of barium peroxide with hydrochloric acid.
A
BaO(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → BaCl2(aq) + H2O(aq)
B
2 Ba2O(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → 2 Ba2Cl(aq) + H2O2(aq)
C
Ba2O2(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → 2 BaCl(aq) + H2O2(aq)
D
BaO2(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → BaCl2(aq) + H2O2(aq)