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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.
Short Note
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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