The atomic number for lithium (Li) is three, the atomic number of oxygen (O) is eight.
What is the formula of the compound formed by the combination of lithium and oxygen?
LiO²
Li²O
Li³O⁸
Li⁷O¹⁶
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The formula for the compound formed by the combination of lithium and oxygen is Li₂O. This is because lithium has a valency of +1 and oxygen has a valency of -2, so when combined, one lithium atom will combine with one oxygen atom to form Li₂O.
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