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6. What is the expected product from the reaction of potassium with oxygen?

О ко
О K2O2
О K2O
KOz

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Answer:

C.) K₂O

Step-by-step explanation:

Potassium (K) always forms the cation K⁺.

Oxygen (O) always forms the anion O²⁻.

The ionic compound these two ions form must have an overall charge of 0. However, the dissimilar charges on the ions do not cancel out (+1 + (-2) = -1). Therefore, you need to have two K⁺ ions in the compound to balance the charges (+1 +1 + (-2) = 0).

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Answer:

K2O2 and KO2 is the answer

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