Preparation of Oxygen - From Sodium Peroxide

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When water is added to sodium peroxide, the two react to form sodium hydroxide and oxygen.

Sodium peroxide is taken in a round-bottomed flask. Water is added to sodium peroxide from a dropping funnel. Water combines with the sodium peroxide to liberate oxygen, which is collected by the downward displacement of water (Fig13.6).