Problem: What is the chemical formula for lead (IV) oxide?
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In this problem, we are asked to write the ionic compound formula of lead (IV) oxide.
Recall that an ionic compound is composed of a positive ion called a cation connected to a negative ion called an anion.
Recall the rules for naming ionic compounds:
1. The metal is named normally and written first
– For transition metals, we use Roman numerals to denote its charge.
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What is the chemical formula for lead (IV) oxide?
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