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

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Formula of compound when combined with sulphur: $M S$
Formula of compound when combined with chlorine $M C l_{2}$
Valency of M = + 2

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

Formula of compound when combined with sulphur: MS Formula of compound when combined with chlorine MCl2 Valency of M = + 2

Formula of compound when combined with sulphur: $M S$
Formula of compound when combined with chlorine $M C l_{2}$
Valency of M = + 2