Why does lithium oxide burn?

Answer 1

Heating lithium in dry air will cause it to combine with oxygen to form lithium oxide. The equation might look like this: 4Li + O2 = 2Li2O We'll also see a bit of lithium peroxide form as in this equation: 2Li2O2 → Li2O + O2 Note that lithium peroxide is unstable and will decompose into lithium oxide and oxygen as in this equation: 2Li2O2 → 2Li2O + O2

Answer 2

The primary if not sole product is lithium oxide if the reaction occurs in the absence of water: 2 Li + O2 = Li2O. LiO2 can further react with water to form lithium hydroxide.

Answer 3

Because it has a chemical in it.

Answer 4

it forms lithium oxide