Chapter 7.7, Problem 7.10.1PE

(i)

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To determine: The authenticity of the statement, “Based on their positions in the periodic table, the expected product is the ionic oxide ${\text{M}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ .”

(ii)

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To determine: The authenticity of the statement, “Some of the alkali metals produce metal peroxides or metal superoxides when they react with oxygen.”

(iii)

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To determine: The authenticity of the statement, “When dissolved in water, an alkali metal oxide produces a basic solution.”