What is the formula for lead (IV) oxide? Chemistry Ionic Bonds Writing Ionic Formulas 1 Answer Manish Bhardwaj Apr 11, 2016 Pb#O_2# Explanation: For each # Pb^(4+) # we need two negative oxide ions #O^(2-)# to balance out total positive and total negative charge. The ratio of # Pb^(4+) # and #O^(2-)# ios is 1:2 and hence the formula is Pb#O_2#. Answer link Related questions How do you write ionic formulas for binary compounds? What is the ionic formula for calcium chloride? What is the ionic formula for calcium oxide? What is the ionic formula for lithium oxide? How do you write the formula for ionic compounds? How do I write #Sn(NO_3)_2# in Ionic formula? What is the empirical formula for an ionic compound? What is the molecular formula for chorate? Question #7086b Why are polyatomic ions covalent? See all questions in Writing Ionic Formulas Impact of this question 52610 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License