Question

give reason for the following a carbonate which does not decompose on heating ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

All alkali metal (IA group) carbonates (expect Li2CO3 ) are highly stable and do not decompose on heating. Carbonates of alkaline earth metal (IIA group) decompose into CO2 and metal oxide when heated. Therefore, Na2CO3 will not decompose on heating.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A carbonate, which does not decomposes on heating: Sodium Carbonate and Potassium Carbonate.

Explanation:

In the first instance, we came to know that Sodium and Potassium Carbonate do not decompose on heating, this is because they are heat stable.