Question

an element x on exposure to air turns to back and new compound why formed then X and Y​

Answer 1

Copper ( Cu ) on exposure to air, reacts with the oxygen present in air to form a black residue of Copper oxide ( CuO ).

2Cu + O2 -> 2CuO

Therefore,

X = Copper ( Cu )

Y = Copper oxide ( CuO )

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