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Why `Li_2CO_3` decomposes at lower temperature whereas `Na_2CO_3` at higher temperature?

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Li^+. ion being small in size can easily stabilize small nitride ion, .N_3^-.. Other alkali metal ions of larger size cannọt stabilize small nitride ion.
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