describe, and write equations for, the thermal decomposition of the nitrates and carbonates, to include the trend in thermal stabilities

describe, and write equations for, the reactions of the elements with oxygen (to give Na₂O, MgO, Al₂O₃, P₄O₁₀, SO₂), chlorine (to give NaCl, MgCl₂, AlCl₃, SiCl₄, PCl₆) and water (Na and Mg only)