What is the oxidation number of lithium in lithium carbonate as well as the charge of the overall molecule? What is the oxidation number of magnesium in magnesium iodide as well as the charge of the overall molecule? Thank you so much!
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All molecules are neutral in total charge.
Li2CO3 CO3 is 2- and Li is1+ total = zero.MgI2 Mg2+ and I is 1-. total = 0
Group 1 elements all have a 1+ valence after they donate an electron.
Group 2 elements have a valence 2+ valence after they donate 2 electrons.
Li2CO3 CO3 is 2- and Li is1+ total = zero.MgI2 Mg2+ and I is 1-. total = 0
Group 1 elements all have a 1+ valence after they donate an electron.
Group 2 elements have a valence 2+ valence after they donate 2 electrons.
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The oxidation number of Li in lithium carbonate is +1. The charge of the molecule is neutral. The oxidation number of Mg in magnesium iodide is +2. The charge of the molecule is neutral
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Li2CO3 Lithium has a plus 1 charge ( +1) Because it is a molecule it has no charge
MgI2 Magnesium has a plus 2 charge (+ 2) Because it is a molecule it has no charge
MgI2 Magnesium has a plus 2 charge (+ 2) Because it is a molecule it has no charge