The only alkali metal that reacts with oxygen to give a compound with the expected stoichiometry is lithium,which gives Li2O.In contrast,soduim reacts with oxygen to give Na2O2,and the heavier alkali metals form superoxides.Explain the difference in stoichiometries of these products
The only alkali metal that reacts with oxygen to give a compound with the expected stoichiometry is lithium,which gives Li2O.In contrast,soduim reacts with oxygen to give Na2O2,and the heavier alkali metals form superoxides.Explain the difference in stoichiometries of these products
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The only alkali metal that reacts with oxygen to give a compound with the expected stoichiometry is lithium,which gives Li2O.In contrast,soduim reacts with oxygen to give Na2O2,and the heavier alkali metals form superoxides.Explain the difference in stoichiometries of these products
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