Yes , the chemist can answer if the compound in K2O or K2O2
The chemical formula and composition of both the compounds is entirely different. The compound K2O2 has an additional molecule of oxygen than K2O and hence will have have higher molecular mass.
In the compound K2O
molecular mass= 2x 39+16 =94
mass ratio of K in compound= 78/94 = 0.830
In the compound K2O2
molecular mass= 2x 39+16X2 =110
mass ratio of K in compound= 78/110 = 0.710
and hence by the required ratio while extracting K , the chemist may know if the compound is K20 or K2O2
If the ratio is anything different from 0.830 and 0.710 then the compund will be something different
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Answer:
When 2 or more pure substances are mixed together they form a mixture. If the mixture has its different components mixed evenly within the substance it is a homogeneous mixture. Whereas if the mixture has its different components mixed unevenly within the substance it is a heterogeneous mixture
The lattice energy is the amount of energy released when the ions that make up a crystal lattice are brought together. Now, this energy is dependent on the charge concentration of these ions. Both potassium and rubidium form ions with a +1 charge, while bromine and iodine form ions with -1 charge. However, because potassium and bromine are smaller than rubidium and iodine respectively, the charge is more concentrated. Therefore, more energy is released when potassium and bromine are brought together.
