Thermal stability
How stable a compound is when heated
Factors that effect
Gr2 have an2+ ion
Small ionic radius
Complex carbonate ions
Which compounds thermally decompose?
Lithium ( charge density for gr1 too low)
Gr2 carbonates
Gr2 Nitrates and carbonates
The stability of NO3- and CO32- is affected by the smaller more highly charged ions as they have a high charge density and a complex anion.
POS charge attracts the ion so there is enough energy for the product to be lost before attraction of charge is separated
Gr2 Cabonates
More difficult down group cation radii increases
What do gr2 carbonates decompose into?
Metal oxides and CO2