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.[readmore]2. The nonmetal keeps its base name but has its ending change to –ide. 3. If Polyatomic ions are present, they retain their name**no need to change the ending to –ideBased on the given name, we can determine the cation (positively charged), the anion (negatively charged) and then write their corresponding formula. Cation: Lead = Pb4+**Element symbol is based on the Periodic Table of elements **Recall charge of transition metals = roman number indicated (IV)                Anion: O2-            **Oxide is one of the anion forms of oxygen. Oxygen The charge of the cation becomes the subscript of the anion, while the charge of the anion becomes the subscript of the cationSo, we will write the cation first followed by the anion in the chemical formula: Pb2O4This can be further simplified as PbO2The ionic compound formula for lead (IV) oxide is PbO2.

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