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


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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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Li2CO3 is a covalent compound, whereas Na2CO3 is an ionic compound. Therefore, lattice energy of Na2CO3 is higher than that of Li2CO3 . Thus, LiCO3 is decomposed at a lower temperature.

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