Question
Write the formulas for silicon dioxide.
Note: it says formulas
SiO2 i guess is a formula but idk how to write formulas for it.
Note: it says formulas
SiO2 i guess is a formula but idk how to write formulas for it.
Answers
Simply reduce Si2O4 by dividing both subscripts by 2. That will get you SiO2. Silicon dioxide is held together by double, covalent bonds.
Si(s)+ 2O(g)=SiO2
Si(s)+ 2O(g)=SiO2