Question

The main oxide formed by lithium on burning in air is $L{i}_x{O}_y$. The value of $\frac{y}{x}$ is_____.

Answer 1

Answer: 0.5

Lithium forms monoxide on burning in air.
The formula of oxide is $L{i}_{2}O$.
$\therefore$ Value of $x=2$ and $y=1$
$\therefore \frac{y}{x}=\frac{1}{2}=0.5$