Sodium superoxide

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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

## See also

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* Sodium peroxide
* Sodium oxide

## References

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de:Natriumhyperoxid

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