an element m has valency 2 . write the formulae for its hydroxide and nitride

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Let the metal be M
Hydroxide i.e. OH- has valency -1, therefore the compound formed will be M(OH)2
Nitride has valency -3, so compound will be M3N2

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the element is magnesium. compound is magnesium hydroxide an magnesium nitride.
formula for magnesium hydroxide- MgOH2
formula for magnesium nitride- Mg3N2
  • -2
above mentioned
  • -3
hydroxide
  • -2
nitrtide
  • -1
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