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Inorganic Chemistry

Why are alkali metal carbonates and bicarbonates more stable to heat?

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10 Years ago
Since , alkali metals are highly electropositive ,due to which the crbonates/bicarbonates have higher ionic character . Hence , greater thermal stability.