Lithium form oxides sodium forms peroxide while potassium and rubidium forms superoxides ?
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- Oxides are compounds that contain oxygen and another element. For example, carbon dioxide (CO2) is an oxide of carbon, and water (H2O) is an oxide of hydrogen. - Peroxides are a type of oxide that contain an extra oxygen atom compared to regular oxides. For Show more…
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