Balance the following oxidation-reduction equation: Li(s) + O₂(g) → Li₂O(s) A) 2Li(s) + O₂(g) → Li₂O(s) B) Li(s) + O₂(g) → Li₂O(s) C) 4Li(s) + O₂(g) → 2Li₂O(s) D) 2Li(s) + O₂(g) → 2Li₂O(s) E) 2Li(s) + O₂(g) → 4Li₂O(s)

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The balanced equation requires 4 lithium atoms to react with 1 molecule of oxygen to form 2 formula units of lithium oxide.

Balance the Following Oxidation-Reduction Equation: Li(s) + O2(g) → Li2O(s)

Balance the Following Oxidation-Reduction Equation: Li(s) + O₂(g) → Li₂O(s)