Question

the correct formula for lead (IV) oxide is ...why?
A)Pb2O2
B) Pb2O
C) PbO
D) PbO2

Answer 1

D. PbO2 is the formula 

Answer 2

PbO2
Because the charge of lead in in this equation is 4 while the charge of Oxygen is -2. Therefore 1 lead atom and two oxygen atoms would add up to 0.