asked 97.7k views
2 votes
The correct formula for lead (IV) oxide is ...why?

A)Pb2O2
B) Pb2O
C) PbO
D) PbO2

2 Answers

3 votes
PbO2
Because the charge of lead in in this equation is 4 while the charge of Oxygen is -2. Therefore 1 lead atom and two oxygen atoms would add up to 0.
answered
User RealMan
by
8.2k points
6 votes
D. PbO2 is the formula
answered
User RCNeil
by
8.4k points

Related questions

asked May 24, 2021 114k views
Benuuu asked May 24, 2021
by Benuuu
8.1k points
1 answer
2 votes
114k views
1 answer
10 votes
103k views
2 answers
4 votes
85.5k views
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.