Question

An element X reacts with oxygen to form electrovalent compound XO. Give the formula of the compound if element X reacts with chlorine and sulphur. What will be the nature of the compounds so formed?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In the electrovalent compounds, XO, the valency of the element is 2. The formula of (i) compound with chlorine is XCl2 and (ii) with sulphur is XS. Both these compounds are electrovalent or ionic in nature

Answer 2

Answer:

In the electrovalent compounds, XO, the valency of the element is 2. The formula of (i) compound with chlorine is `XCl_(2)` and (ii) with sulphur is XS. Both these compounds are electrovalent or ionic in nature.