The s-block elements are characterised by their larger atomic sizes, lower ionisation enthalpies, invariable +1 oxidation state and solubilities of their oxosalts.In the light of these features describe the nature of their oxides, halides and oxosalts.
The s-block elements are characterised by their larger atomic sizes, lower ionisation enthalpies, invariable +1 oxidation state and solubilities of their oxosalts.In the light of these features describe the nature of their oxides, halides and oxosalts.
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Alkali metals are ionic in nature due to their larger size. They have +1 oxidation states. Alkali metals forms three types of oxides such as peroxides, superoxides and normal oxides. The basic character of normal oxides increases from lithium oxide to caesium oxide.
The halides of alkali metals are also ionic except lithium halide. Lithium halide is covalent in nature because of small size and high polarizing power.
Oxosalts of alkali metal are solid water-soluble ionic compounds. Oxosalts of lithium show different properties due to small size of lithium.
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