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$KO _{2}$ (potassium superoxide) is used in oxygen cylinders in space and submarines because of it

Updated On: Jul 27, 2022
  • absorbs $CO_2 $
  • produces ozone
  • eliminates moisture
  • absorbs $ CO_2 $ and increases $ O_2$ content
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$4KO_2 + 2CO_2 \rightarrow 2K_2CO_3 + 3O_2$ Although $KO _{2}$ also reacts with moisture of the breath and does not completely eliminate it. $4 KO _{2}+2 H _{2} O \longrightarrow 4 KOH +3 O _{2} $ or $ 4 KO _{2}+4 CO _{2}+2 H _{2} O \longrightarrow 4 KHCO _{3}+3 O _{2}$
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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.