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Sodium superoxide
Introduction
Sodium superoxide is a yellow solid with the chemical formula NaO2.
NaO2 is formed when sodium is burned in oxygen at elevated temperature and pressure.
- Na + O2 → NaO2
NaO2 is hydrolyzed by water to form sodium hydroxide plus oxygen.
- NaO2 + H2O → NaOH + O2