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palordrolap t1_j4wgjnq wrote

Reply to comment by DodgerWalker in Oxygen and Potassium went on a date, and apparently it was OK by roostertree

OK (or better, KO) could be an "average" formula for a 50/50 mix of K2O and KO2.

It wouldn't be the first time such a formula was used.

That said, I don't know enough to be sure that such a mix could exist. I'd guess not, and any attempt would maybe release a lot of oxygen if not explode.

Getting it wet definitely wouldn't be a good idea though.

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DodgerWalker t1_j4wt8eq wrote

I didn't realize KO2 was possible

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Lord_Havelock t1_j4xq2if wrote

In chemistry, I find that a lot of things are possible, the question is if you can do it a second time.

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DodgerWalker t1_j4xyov5 wrote

Yeah, you have all these rules but then they have exceptions. Like noble gases don’t react ... except the heavier ones can react fluorine.

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sintakks t1_j4zvbiv wrote

You can't knock someone out in the second round?

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ijmacd t1_j4zfagy wrote

If NOX is used for Nitrogen oxides, why can't we have KOX?

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roostertree OP t1_j55ta5g wrote

Sounds difficult. And everyone knows that hard KOx are reserved for students at the School of Hard KNOx

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