Question

write chemical formula for lithium carbonate. express your answer as a chemical formula. a chemical reaction does not occur for this question.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine ion charges

Lithium forms a $Li^+$ ion with a +1 charge and carbonate is $CO_3^{2 -}$ with a -2 charge.

Step2: Balance charges

To balance the charges, we need 2 lithium ions for every 1 carbonate ion.

Answer:

$Li_2CO_3$