SCH 3U - Nomenclature - Peroxides

A peroxide is a chemical compound which contains one more oxygen atom per molecule than the normal oxide.  The peroxide ion is O₂^2- and it is used in a similar manner as all the previously introduced complex anions.

Homework    

Give the correct formula for the following.

1.     sodium peroxide

2.    hydrogen peroxide

3.    barium peroxide

Give the correct name for the following.

1.     H₂O₂

2.    BaO₂

3.    Cs₂O₂

4.    K₂O₂

5.    Na₂O₂

6.    CaO₂

7.    Li₂O₂

 

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