X is carbon
Y is fluorine
Z is magnesium.
Magnesium..... That is...... Z is a cation.
Flourine........ That is.........Y is an anion.
Carbon exhibits the valencies from +4 to -4
Elements X, Y and Z have atomic numbers 6, 9 and 12 respectively. Which one :
(a) forms an anion (b) forms a cation
(c) has four electrons in its valence shell ?