Detailed information about the equation 2K₂S₂O₈ -> 2K₂SO₄ + 2SO₂ + O₂ ->

• The above chemical equation describes the oxidation reaction of potassium persulfate (K₂S₂O₈) to form potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄), sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and oxygen (O₂).

Reaction conditions

• This reaction occurs at high temperatures.

Reaction process

• Potassium persulfate is oxidized at high temperatures to produce potassium sulfate, sulfur dioxide and oxygen. This reaction belongs to the type of redox reaction, in which potassium persulfate is oxidized into potassium sulfate and sulfur dioxide as well as oxygen.

Phenomenon occurring

• Potassium persulfate when subjected to high temperatures will transform into potassium sulfate, sulfur dioxide and oxygen. There will be the release of oxygen gas and sulfur dioxide gas, leaving behind solid potassium sulfate. This is a reaction that cannot be observed with the naked eye except for the release of gases.

Detailed information about the equation 2K₂S₂O₈ -> 2K₂SO₄ + 2SO₂ + O₂ -> :
The above equation describes the decomposition of Potassium Persulfate (also known as Potassium persulphate or KPS) into Potassium Sulfate, Sulfur Dioxide, and Oxygen. Potassium Persulfate has a chemical formula of K₂S₂O₈, Potassium Sulfate has a chemical formula of K₂SO₄, Sulfur Dioxide has a chemical formula of SO₂, and Oxygen has a chemical formula of O₂.

Reaction conditions:
The decomposition of potassium persulfate usually occurs at high temperatures.

Reaction process:
As the temperature increases, potassium persulfate begins to decompose, forming potassium sulfate, sulfur dioxide, and oxygen.

Phenomenon occurrence:
The decomposition of potassium persulfate produces oxygen gas, hence a significant increase in gas volume can be observed. Sulfur dioxide is also produced but it is unobservable because it is a colorless gas. The formed potassium sulfate is in solid form.