Question

if a element x has its valency equal to 2 what will be its formula of nitrate ion​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The chemical formula of its nitrate and chloride are x(NO_3)_2x(NO

3

)

2

and xCl_2xCl

2

. Element x is a metal.

Explanation:

For formation of a neutral ionic compound, the charges on cation and anion must be balanced. The cation is formed by loss of electrons by metals and anions are formed by gain of electrons by non metals.