11 grade chemistry others
What happens when Lithium carbonate is heated?
What happens when Lithium carbonate is heated?
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When lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) is heated, it undergoes thermal decomposition, breaking down into lithium oxide (Li2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) gas. The chemical equation for this reaction is:
2Li2CO3(s) -> 2Li2O(s) + 3CO2(g)
So, when lithium carbonate is heated strongly enough, it decomposes into lithium oxide and carbon dioxide. This process is typical of many carbonates, which decompose upon heating to release carbon dioxide and leave behind the metal oxide.
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