Sodium peroxide
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| Sodium peroxide | |
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| Systematic name | Sodium peroxide |
| Other names | Sodium dioxide, Natrium peroxide |
| Molecular formula | Na2O2 |
| Molar mass | 78 g/mol |
| Density | 2.8 g/cm3 |
| Solubility (water) | reacts with water |
| Melting point | 460 °C |
| Boiling point | 657 °C |
| Appearance | yellow to white powder |
| CAS number | [1313-60-6] |
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Sodium peroxide has formula Na2O2. It is the normal product when sodium is burned.
Sodium peroxide is hydrolyzed by water to form sodium hydroxide plus hydrogen peroxide according to the reaction:
- Na2O2 + 2 H2O --> 2 NaOH + H2O2
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