Thermal decomposition of group 1 and 2 nitrates

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KingCrimson

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Why does the thermal decomposition of group 1 metals, except for lithium, yield a nitrite while that of group 2 metals yield oxides?

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PWiz

Why don't you share the explanation which you think is plausible?