O2 + 2 K → K2O2
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 K0 - 2 e- → 2 KI (oxidation)
2 O0 + 2 e- → 2 O-I (reduction)
K is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 K0 - 2 e- → 2 KI (oxidation)
2 O0 + 2 e- → 2 O-I (reduction)
K is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
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