5. Potassium superoxide is used to generate oxygen in confined places, such as submarines and spacecraft. 4KO:(s) + 2CO:(g) → K:CO3(s) + 30:(g) What mass of oxygen will be produced for each 1.0 g KOz consumed?

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5. Potassium superoxide is used to generate oxygen in confined places, such as submarines
and spacecraft.
4KO:(s) + 2CO2(g)→ K:CO3(s) + 30:(g)
What mass of oxygen will be produced for each 1.0 g KO2 consumed?
Transcribed Image Text:5. Potassium superoxide is used to generate oxygen in confined places, such as submarines and spacecraft. 4KO:(s) + 2CO2(g)→ K:CO3(s) + 30:(g) What mass of oxygen will be produced for each 1.0 g KO2 consumed?
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