Question

An elemet M burns in oxygen to form ionic bond MO. Write the formula of the compound formed if this element is made to combine with chlorine and sulphur separately.

Answer 1

Formula of compound when combined with sulphur  - MS
Formula of compound when combined with chlorine - $MCl_{2}$
Valency of M  - 2+

Answer 2

Explanation:

Formula of compound when combined with sulphur - MS

Formula of compound when combined with chlorine - MCl_{2}MCl

2

Valency of M - 2+