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Question
An element X has a valency of 2. Write the simplest formula for oxide of the element.
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Solution
Valency of X = 2
Valency of Oxygen = 2
Formula for oxide of element X can be worked out by crossing the valencies of the constituent elements.
Therefore, formula for oxide of X is XO.
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