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`Li_2CO_3` decomposes at a lower temperature whereas `Na_2CO_3` at higher temperature.why?

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It is because .Li_2 CO_3. is covalent compound whereas .Na_2 CO_3. is anionic compound. Lattice energy of .Na_2 CO_3^3. is higher than that of .Li_2 CO_3.
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