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  • Alkali Metal Oxides: Properties, Examples & Reactivity
    There are many oxides that contain alkali metals. Here are a few examples:

    * Lithium oxide (Li₂O)

    * Sodium oxide (Na₂O)

    * Potassium oxide (K₂O)

    * Rubidium oxide (Rb₂O)

    * Cesium oxide (Cs₂O)

    These are all examples of simple oxides, where the alkali metal has a +1 charge and oxygen has a -2 charge.

    Important Note: Alkali metals are highly reactive and tend to form different oxides with different stoichiometries (like Li₂O₂ or Na₂O₂). They react readily with water and oxygen, making them challenging to isolate in their pure oxide forms.

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