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An Element X is Trivalent. Write the Balanced Equation for the Combustion of X in Oxygen.

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An element X is trivalent. Write the balanced equation for the combustion of X in oxygen.

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Solution

Valency of X is 3+ and that of Oxygen is 2-

The following formula can be obtained by shifting the valency number and moving it to the lower right side of the atom or radical: X2O

The equation for the combustion of X in oxygen:

\[\ce{4X + 3O2 ⟶ 2X2O3}\]

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Chapter 1: The Language of Chemistry - For Additional High Order Thinking Questions [Page 14]

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