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For the formation of the major, stable oxygen compound of Lithium, Sodium, and Potassium in excess os Block Elements Chemistry Question

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For the formation of the major, stable oxygen compound of Lithium, Sodium, and Potassium in excess oxygen, consider the stoichiometrically balanced equations with the smallest integer coefficients. If the reactions are: $a \text{Li} + b \text{O}_2 \rightarrow c \text{Product}$, $d \text{Na} + e \text{O}_2 \rightarrow f \text{Product}$, and $g \text{K} + h \text{O}_2 \rightarrow i \text{Product}$, what is the sum of the coefficients of the oxygen molecules ($b + e + h$)?

Answer: 3

💡 Solution & Explanation

The balanced reactions are: $4Li + 1O_2 \rightarrow 2Li_2O$ (so $b=1$), $2Na + 1O_2 \rightarrow 1Na_2O_2$ (so $e=1$), and $1K + 1O_2 \rightarrow 1KO_2$ (so $h=1$). The sum $1 + 1 + 1 = 3$.

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