Rubidium Oxide

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Key Stage 3

Meaning

Rubidium Oxide is a solid (at room temperature) chemical compound with the formula Rb₂O.

About Rubidium Oxide

Rubidium Oxide is a base.

Rubidium Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Rubidium salt and water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Rubidium Oxide → Rubidium Chloride + Water

Sulphuric Acid + Rubidium Oxide → Rubidium Sulphate + Water

Nitric Acid + Rubidium Oxide → Rubidium Nitrate + Water

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Rubidium Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula Rb₂O.

About Rubidium Oxide

Rubidium Oxide is a base.

Rubidium Oxide is held together by ionic bonds.

Rubidium Oxide has a giant ionic structure.

Rubidium Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Rubidium salt and water.

Hydrochloric Acid + Rubidium Oxide → Rubidium Chloride + Water

2HCl + Rb₂O → 2RbCl + H₂O

Sulphuric Acid + Rubidium Oxide → Rubidium Sulphate + Water

H₂SO₄ + Rb₂O → Rb₂SO₄ + H₂O

Nitric Acid + Rubidium Oxide → Rubidium Nitrate + Water

2HNO₃ + Rb₂O → 2RbNO₃ + H₂O