Question

two elements x and y belong to group 16 and 2 respectively in the same period. Write the formula of compound formed by x and y . What is the chemical nature of this compound?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a) The valence number of electrons in X is 1 and in Y is 2.

b) The valency of the element is determined by the number of electrons in the outermost shell . Thus, the valency of element X is 1 and Y is 2.

c) Element X is more metallic than Y.

d) The size of element X is more than Y.

e) The formulae of oxide of element X is X

2

O and Y is YO

The formulae of chlorides of element X is XCl and Y is YCl

2

pls mark me brainlist