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What is the action of alkali metals with oxygen (air) ? |
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Answer» Solution :Alkali metals react with oxygen to FORM their oxides. EX. Lithium forms monoxide `4 Li + O_(2) overset(Delta)(to) 2Li_(2) O` (Lithium monoxide) SODIUM forms peroxide `2Na + O_(2) to Na_(2) O_(2)` (sodium peroxide) Others metals form super oxides as `M + O_(2) to MO_(2)` [Where M = K, Rb, Cs) |
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