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It is oxidised, forming principally Rb2O. If the air is damp then a hydrolysis may occur, liberating hydrogen and forming RbOH and possibly a fire, Rb is quite reactive!

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Rubidium reacts quickly with oxygen in the air, forming a yellow oxide coating on its surface. This oxide layer can catch fire spontaneously in air, so rubidium is usually stored under oil to prevent contact with oxygen.

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