Why is Li2CO3 decomposed at a lower temperature whereas Na2CO3 at higher temperature?
As we move down the alkali metal group, the electropositive character increases. This causes an increase in the stability of alkali carbonates. However, lithium carbonate is not so stable to heat. This is because lithium carbonate is covalent. Lithium ion, being very small in size, polarizes large carbonate ion, leading to the formation of more stable lithium oxide.
Li2CO3 LiO2 + CO2
Therefore, lithium carbonate decomposes at a low temperature while a stable sodium carbonate decomposes at a high temperature.
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yes, but at very high temp as compared to others although it is thermally stable compound
Does sodium carbonate decompose