Predict the products of La(s) + O2(aq) ->

i. La (s) + O2 (g) => LaO2 (s)

ii. La (s) + O2 (g) => La2O (s)

III. La (s) + O2 (g) => La2O3 (s)

Explanation:

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When you are given such a problem for completing the chemical equations, what you have to understand is that metals are found in groups I, II and III. While Oxygen is a group VI element.

From the above question I have considered that my La(s), solid is either Sodium (Na) - group I, Magnesium - group II and Aluminum - group III.

In a reaction, there is exchange of electrons given by their oxidation numbers (I, II and III - for our metals above)

The chemical equations are thus;

i. Na (s) + O2 (g) => NaO (s)

ii. Mg (s) + O2 (g) => Mg2O (s)

iii. Al (s) + O2 (g) => Al2O3 (s)

Relate this to the problem and it will be;

i. La (s) + O2 (g) => LaO2 (s)

ii. La (s) + O2 (g) => La2O (s)

III. La (s) + O2 (g) => La2O3 (s)

I hope this helps you to understand better. Enjoy your studies