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For the formation of compound Li ^+2O ^-- by using ionic bonding: (the + and - signs are suppose to be superscripts and the 2 is suppose to be a subscript)
1. Draw the elcetron-transfer diagram using orbital notation
2. write the elcetron -dot formula for the compound.
3. write an equation showing the oxidation
4. write an equation showinf the reduction
5. identify the oxidizing agent and reducing agent
2007-09-04 10:24:40 · 1 answers · asked by Whats the Scoop? 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The reducing agent is Li, which is oxidised:
Li -----> Li+ + e-
The oxidising agent is O2, which is reduced:
O2 + 4e- ----> 2O2-.
We can't draw diagrams on this facility!
2007-09-07 21:14:35 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋