my-server
← Wiki Redirected from Alkali metal oxide

List of alkali metal oxides

The alkali metals react with oxygen to form several different compounds: suboxides, oxides, peroxides, sesquioxides, superoxides, and ozonides. They all react violently with water.

Alkali metal suboxides

Alkali metal oxides

  • Lithium oxide (Li<sub>2</sub>O) is the lightest alkali metal oxide and a white solid. It melts at 1570&nbsp;°C.
  • Sodium oxide (Na<sub>2</sub>O) is a white solid that melts at 1132&nbsp;°C and decomposes at 1950&nbsp;°C. It is a component of glass.
  • Potassium oxide (K<sub>2</sub>O) is a pale yellow solid that decomposes at 350&nbsp;°C.
  • Rubidium oxide (Rb<sub>2</sub>O) is a yellow solid that melts at 500&nbsp;°C.
  • Caesium oxide (Cs<sub>2</sub>O) is a yellow-orange solid that melts at 490&nbsp;°C.

Alkali metal peroxides

  • Lithium peroxide (Li<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) is a white solid that melts at 195&nbsp;°C. It reacts with carbon dioxide to form lithium carbonate and oxygen.
  • Sodium peroxide (Na<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) is a pale yellow solid that melts at 460&nbsp;°C and decomposes at 657&nbsp;°C.
  • Potassium peroxide (K<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) is a yellow solid that melts at 490&nbsp;°C.
  • Rubidium peroxide (Rb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) is produced when rubidium stands in air.
  • Caesium peroxide (Cs<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) is produced by the decomposition of caesium oxide above 400&nbsp;°C.

Alkali metal sesquioxides

Alkali metal superoxides

Alkali metal ozonides

  • Lithium ozonide (LiO<sub>3</sub>) is a red solid which is produced from caesium ozonide via an ion-exchange process.
  • Sodium ozonide (NaO<sub>3</sub>) is a red solid which is produced from caesium ozonide via an ion-exchange process.
  • Potassium ozonide (KO<sub>3</sub>) is a dark red solid which is produced when potassium is burned in ozone or exposed to air for years.
  • Rubidium ozonide (RbO<sub>3</sub>) is a dark red solid which is produced when rubidium is burned in ozone.
  • Caesium ozonide (CsO<sub>3</sub>) is a dark red solid which is produced when caesium is burned in ozone.

References