3.3: Transition Elements and Ionic Compounds
This simplifies to its correct formula PbO 2 for lead(IV) oxide. The formula has one Pb 4 + ion and two O 2 ... the iron(III) ion and the oxide ion; Solution. To obtain an octet, sodium forms an ion with a 1+ charge, while the sulfide ion has a 2− charge. Two sodium 1+ ions are needed to balance the 2− charge on the sulfide ion.