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Question
An element M burns in oxygen to form an ionic bond MO. Write the formula of the compounds formed if this element is made to combine with chlorine and sulphur separately.
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Solution 1
Since M combines with oxygen to form MO which means that M has a valency of +2. Hence, the formula of the compounds with chlorine and sulphur are: MCl2 and MS.
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Solution 2
Formula of compound when combined with sulphur - MSFormula of compound when combined with chlorine - MCl2
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