Consider the following reaction: 3Li + Z $\rarr$Li₃Z. What is the formula for the compound if we substitute magnesium for lithium A) MgZ B) Mg₂Z C) MgZ₂ D) Mg₃Z E) Mg₃Z₂

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Lithium forms a +1 charge, so three lithium atoms balance one Z atom. Magnesium forms a +2 charge, so three magnesium atoms would balance two Z atoms, resulting in Mg₃Z₂.

Consider the Following Reaction: 3Li + Z →\rarr→ Li3Z

Consider the Following Reaction: 3Li + Z $\rarr$ Li₃Z