QuestionWhat are the chemical formulas for the compounds formed between lead(IV) and iodine, and lead(IV) and selenium?
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. Lead(IV) means that lead has a charge of +4.
. Iodine is a halogen and usually forms a -1 ion.
3. Selenium is a chalcogen and usually forms a - ion.
4. The compound formed between these elements is neutral, meaning the total positive charge equals the total negative charge.
STEP 2
First, we need to balance the charges for the compound formed between lead(IV) and iodine. The charge on lead(IV) is +4 and the charge on iodine is -1.
STEP 3
To balance the charges, we need iodine ions for each lead(IV) ion.
So, the chemical formula for the compound formed between lead(IV) and iodine is Pb.
STEP 4
Next, we need to balance the charges for the compound formed between lead(IV) and selenium. The charge on lead(IV) is +4 and the charge on selenium is -2.
STEP 5
To balance the charges, we need2 selenium ions for each lead(IV) ion.
So, the chemical formula for the compound formed between lead(IV) and selenium is PbSe2.
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