Problem 108
Question
Carbonic acid occurs in carbonated beverages. When allowed to react with lithium hydroxide, it produces lithium carbonate. Lithium carbonate is used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. Write chemical formulas for carbonic acid, lithium hydroxide, and lithium carbonate.
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The chemical formulas for the mentioned compounds are as follows: Carbonic acid (H2CO3), Lithium hydroxide (LiOH), and Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3).
1Step 1: Identify the elements and their symbols
We will start by identifying the elements present in each compound and their respective symbols:
- Carbonic acid: Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), and Hydrogen (H)
- Lithium hydroxide: Lithium (Li), Oxygen (O), and Hydrogen (H)
- Lithium carbonate: Lithium (Li), Carbon (C), and Oxygen (O)
2Step 2: Write the chemical formula for carbonic acid (H2CO3)
Carbonic acid is composed of one carbon atom, two hydrogen atoms, and three oxygen atoms. Using their symbols, we can write the chemical formula as:
H2CO3
3Step 3: Write the chemical formula for lithium hydroxide (LiOH)
Lithium hydroxide is composed of one lithium atom, one oxygen atom, and one hydrogen atom. Using their symbols, we can write the chemical formula as:
LiOH
4Step 4: Write the chemical formula for lithium carbonate (Li2CO3)
Lithium carbonate is composed of two lithium atoms, one carbon atom, and three oxygen atoms. Using their symbols, we can write the chemical formula as:
Li2CO3
Now, we have the chemical formulas for all the compounds mentioned in the exercise:
- Carbonic acid: H2CO3
- Lithium hydroxide: LiOH
- Lithium carbonate: Li2CO3
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