An element X shows 2 valencies of 3 and 5. Work out the formula of 2 oxides of this element.
Asked by Yashraj Limkar | 4th Dec, 2013, 07:23: PM
Expert Answer:
Let the element be “X”
Case 1:
Valency of X= +3
Valency of Oxide “O”= -2
Therefore, the formula for the oxides of the element X= X2O3
Case 2:
Valency of X= +5
Valency of O= -2
Therefore, the formula for the oxides of the element X= X2O5
Let the element be “X”
Case 1:
Valency of X= +3
Valency of Oxide “O”= -2
Therefore, the formula for the oxides of the element X= X2O3
Case 2:
Valency of X= +5
Valency of O= -2
Therefore, the formula for the oxides of the element X= X2O5
Answered by Karishma Kapoor | 5th Dec, 2013, 11:28: AM
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