Question

What is the name and formula of the compound formed between lithium and sulfite?

Select one:
a)Lithium sulfide, Li(SO3)2
b)Lithium sulfide, Li2SO3
c)Lithium sulfite, Li(SO3)2
d)Lithium sulfite, Li2SO3

Answer 1

d)Lithium sulfite, Li2SO3

Step-by-step explanation:

LITHIUM is an element in the group 1 (alkali metals) of the periodic table, with a charge of +1. On the other hand, SULFITE is a radical with the chemical formula (SO3²-). It is made up of sulfur and oxygen atoms.

According to this question, lithium element and sulfite radical combines to form a compound called LITHIUM SULFITE. From the chemical formula of these individual constituents, the chemical formula of the compound formed will go this: Li2SO3. This means that it takes 2 atoms of Li+ to combine with SO3²- in order to form a neutral compound.