Potassium peroxide
Chemical compound
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Through Chemical formula, Potassium and Water
Potassium peroxide reacts with water to form potassium hydroxide and oxygen:
- 2 K2O2 + 2 H2O → 4 KOH + O2 ↑
Properties
Potassium peroxide is a highly reactive, oxidizing white to yellowish solid which, while not flammable itself, reacts violently with flammable materials. It decomposes violently on contact with water.
The standard enthalpy of formation of potassium peroxide is ΔH⦵
f = −496 kJ/mol.
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Usage
Potassium peroxide is used as an oxidizing agent and bleach (due to the peroxide), and to purify air.