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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Solution

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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