Question

The oxidation # (charge) of an element called "lindenium "Ld is + 1 and the oxidation # (charge) of an element called "mendezine symbol "Mz, is -2. What is the chemical formula for the compound called lindenium mendezide?

Answer 1

Ld₂Mz

General Formulas and Concepts:

Chemistry - Compounds

• Valence shells
• Writing chemical compounds
• Balancing charges

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

"Lindenium" Ld w/ oxidation charge of +1

"Mendezine" Mz w/ oxidation charge of -2

Step 2: Write Compound

To balance out the charges to be neutral (0), we must counter balance the amount of Ld's with Mz's. We need 2 Ld's with 1 Mz to create a compound with a neutral charge:

2Ld¹⁺ + Mz²⁻

2(+1) + (-2) = (+2) + (-2) = 0 (neutral charge)

Therefore, our compound must be Ld₂Mz.