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Lithium is the only alkali metal (group 1) to form a nitride when burnt in air. (This is however common with the alkaline earth metals (group2), e.g. Mg3N2 . Note that sodium nitride is known.
the 3 :1 ratio of elements in the group 1 nitrides leads to a high coordination number for the nitride ion in a lattice. Lithium has the smallest ionic radius of all of the group 1 metals. The structure of Li3N is unusual - each nitrogen is surrounded by eight lithium atoms, 6 in the same plane. The determination as to why one rection goes and an other doesn't is complex and requires an understanding of the thermodynamics, the so-called Born-Haber cycle. In VERY simple terms it is probably the stability of this odd structure that makes this compound stable whereas Na3N, K3N etc (where Na, K etc are bigger than Li) are not. Sodium nitride, Na3N is a strange solid- a semiconductor with ionic character- and has a different structure from Li3N with 6 coordinate nitrogen.
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What form of nitrogen is returned to the atmosphere by plant?
Your answer is invalid, because the plants return the nitrogen back in to the air. I think what you're trying to ask is what forms of nitrogen is taken by the plants. The answer is nitrides, and nitrates. Nitrides are formed by decomposers in the soil and further nitrogen fixation causes nitrides into nitrates. You can notice this through their equation: nitrides (n3) nitrates (no3).
What is the compound name for LiO?
LiO does not form. Li2O would form and is lithium oxide.
Name the compounds that are formed from lithium and fluorine?
When lithium and fluorine react, they form an ionic compound - lithium fluoride (LiF).
Will lithium gain one electron when it reacts to form a compound?
No. Lithium will lose an electron.
When a chlorine atom comes in contact with a lithium atom do they combine to form a compound?
Lithium and Chlorine produce the compound Lithium Chloride.
How much lithium in a lithium battery?
This will depend on both the type and size of the lithium battery. Also some lithium battery types actually contain metallic lithium sheets while others the lithium is only in the form of ions.
Why is lithium only found in compound form?
Lithium like other alkali metals is very reactive and will form stable compounds with many other molecules.
What form of nitrogen is returned to the atmosphere by plant?
Your answer is invalid, because the plants return the nitrogen back in to the air. I think what you're trying to ask is what forms of nitrogen is taken by the plants. The answer is nitrides, and nitrates. Nitrides are formed by decomposers in the soil and further nitrogen fixation causes nitrides into nitrates. You can notice this through their equation: nitrides (n3) nitrates (no3).
Why lithium do not form acetylide but sodium form acetylide?
Lithium does form lithium acetylide. Refer to the related links below.
What is a chemical property for nitrogen?
it reacts with metals to liberate nitrides and hydrolyses with water to form ammonia
What happens when a lithium ion is attracted to an fluoride ion?
Lithium ions form bonds with fluoride ions to form an ionic compound: lithium fluoride (LiF).
What is the compound name for LiO?
LiO does not form. Li2O would form and is lithium oxide.
What does lithium and selenium form?
Lithium selenide, Li2Se
Does lithium oxide have covalent have a bond?
Whilst lithium is a metal and would be expected to form simple salts containing the Li+ ion- the very small size of this ion leads to it polarising the electron clouds of other ions and leading to covalent character of the bond. This is illustrated by the unusually high solubilities of Li halides in organic polar solvents. this phenomenon is explained by "fajan's rules".
What is the name of the acid that reacts with lithium hydroxide in a neutralization reaction to form lithium sulfate and water?
The acid that reacts with lithium hydroxide in a neutralization reaction to form lithium sulfate and water is sulfuric acid (H2SO4).
Is lithium cation or anion?
Lithium form the cation Li2+.
Does solid lithium metal react with oxygen gas to form solid lithium oxide?
Yes, it will react to form an external layer of lithium oxide (Li2O).
