\({2Li2O ->[heat][673K] Li2O2 + 2Li}\)
\({2K2O ->[heat][673K] K2O2 + 2K}\)
\({2Na2O ->[heat][673K] Na2O2 + 2Na}\)
\({2Rb2O ->[heat][673K] Rb2O2 + 2Rb}\)
Which of the following has the highest hydration energy?
Group one of alkali metals is s-block elements with just one electron in their s-orbital. They are are alkali metals. They are named so because of the alkaline nature of the hydroxides and oxides.
Alkali metals are characterized by one s-electron in the valence shell of their atoms.
Alkali metals have a corresponding [Noble gas] ns1 electronic configuration. They occupy the first column of the periodic table. Alkali elements are:
They have occupied successive periods from first to seven. Francium is a radioactive element with very low half-life.
This makes them the most electropositive elements and due to the same reason, they are not found in the pure state.