Question

If the valency of oxygen is 2, derive the valencies of the other elements present in the following oxides. Na2O, ZnO , Al2O3 , MgO,

Answer 1

1)Na20

let the valency of Na is x

2(x)+2=0

+2x+2=0

2x=-2

x=-1

2)ZnO

let the valency of Zn is x

x+2=0

x=-2

3)Al2O3

let the valency of Al is x

2(x)+3(2)=0

2x+6=0

2x=-6

x=-3

4)MgO

let the valency of Mg is x

x+2=0

x=-2