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Grade 12Inorganic Chemistry

Are oxides of alkali earth metals more or less thermally stable than oxides of corresponding alkaline earth metals?

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5 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years ago
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Oxides of alkaline earth metals are less basic than corresponding oxides of alkali metals. the oxides dissolve in water to form basic hydroxides and evolve a large amount of heat. The alkaline earth metal hydroxides, are however less basic and less stable than alkali metal hydroxides.

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