Question:
$ KO_{2} $ is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarine because it:
$ KO_{2} $ is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarine because it:
Updated On: Aug 1, 2022
- eliminates moisture
- absorbs $ C{{O}_{2}} $
- produces ozone
- none of the above
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Solution and Explanation
Potassium superoxide $\left( KO _{2}\right)$ is used in submarine and space because it absorbs $CO _{2}$ and" liberates $O _{2}$
$2 KO _{2}+2 CO _{2} \longrightarrow 2 K _{2} CO _{3}+ O _{2}$
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Concepts Used:
Group 1 Elements
Group one of alkali metals is s-block elements with just one electron in their s-orbital. They are are alkali metals. They are named so because of the alkaline nature of the hydroxides and oxides.
Alkali metals are characterized by one s-electron in the valence shell of their atoms.
Alkali metals have a corresponding [Noble gas] ns1 electronic configuration. They occupy the first column of the periodic table. Alkali elements are:
- Lithium(Li)
- Sodium(Na)
- Potassium (K)
- Rubidium (Ru)
- Cesium (Cs)
- Francium (Fr)
They have occupied successive periods from first to seven. Francium is a radioactive element with very low half-life.
Electronic Configuration:
- Alkali metals have one electron in their valence shell.
- The electronic configuration is given by ns1. For example, the electronic configuration of lithium is given by 1ns1 2ns1.
- They tend to lose the outer shell electron to form cations with charge +1 (monovalent ions).
This makes them the most electropositive elements and due to the same reason, they are not found in the pure state.