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

Lithium oxide burns because it undergoes a chemical reaction with oxygen in the air, producing heat and light. The reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases energy in the form of heat as the new chemical bonds are formed. This process is similar to combustion, where a fuel reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light.

Answer 3

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 4

Because it has a chemical in it.

Answer 5

it forms lithium oxide