Explain why are lithium salts commonly hydrated and those of other alkali ions usually anhydrous ?
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Lithium is the smallest in size among the alkali metals. Hence, Li+ ion can polarise water molecules more easily than other alkali metals. As a result, water molecules get attached to lithium salts as water of crystallization. ... Hence, other alkali metal ions usually form anhydrous salts.
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Lithium is the smallest in size among the alkali metals. Hence, Li+ ion can polarise water molecules more easily than other alkali metals. As a result, water molecules get attached to lithium salts as water of crystallization. ... Hence, other alkali metal ions usually form anhydrous salts.
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