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When heated in air, the alkali metals form various oxides. Mention the oxides formed by `Li,Na` and K.

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Lithium forms only oxide `(Li_2O)` , sodium forms mainly peroxide `(Na_2O_2)` and potassium forms superoxide `(KO_2)` .
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