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Why is Li2CO3 decomposed at a lower temperature whereas Na2CO3 at higher temperature?

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Why is Li2CO3 decomposed at a lower temperature whereas Na2CO3 at higher temperature? 

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answered Oct 10, 2017 by NAMRA PATEL (1,650 points) ● 2 ● 14

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. ... Therefore, lithium carbonate decomposes at a lowtemperature while a stable sodium carbonate decomposes at a high temperature.

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