an element x has a valency of 2 and 4 write the chemical formula for oxide of x - Science - Atoms and Molecules

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an element x has a valency of 2 and 4 write the chemical formula
for oxide of x

Bhavya Gulshan · Accepted Answer

Dear friend,

In first case,

When 'X' has a valency of 2 Then the compound formed will be 'XO'
as the valency will be cancel out

In second case,

When 'X' has a valency of 4 Then the compound formed will be 'XO2'
by the criss- cross method

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an element x has a valency of 2 and 4 write the chemical formula for oxide of x.