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Question
An element X has a valency of 2. Write the simplest formula for bromide of the element.
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Solution
Valency of X = 2
Valency of Br = 1
Formula for bromide of element X can be worked out by crossing the valencies of the constituent elements.
Therefore, formula for bromide of X is: XBr2.
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