Answer to Question #89155 in General Chemistry for Gee

Question

Lithium oxide would be classified as:

Answer 1

Lithium oxide can be classified as a basic oxide. This property is based on the fact that it reacts easily with acids. Li₂O + HCl = 2LiCl + H₂O

Lithium oxide is an alkali metal oxide, but its properties are similar to those of alkaline earth metals. This is due to the small ion radius of the lithium ion.