Question

Consider the decomposition of a metal oxide to its elements where m represents a generic metal. m3o4

Answer 1

If we are given a metal oxide with the formula M3O4 and this metal oxide will decompose into its elements, the result will be as follows:

M3O4 ===> M4+ + O3-

For example, aluminum oxide or Al3O4. If this metal oxide decomposes, it becomes:

Al3O4 ===> Al4+ + O3-