The valency of $Z n$ is 2 and the valency of oxygen is also 2. Construct the formula for zinc oxide.

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Solution

Zinc will form $Z n^{2 +}$ and oxygen will form $O^{2 -}$ .
So formula for zinc oxide will be $Z n O$ .

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The valency of Zn is 2 and the valency of oxygen is also 2. Construct the formula for zinc oxide.

Zinc will form Zn2+ and oxygen will form O2−.So formula for zinc oxide will be ZnO.

The valency of $Z n$ is 2 and the valency of oxygen is also 2. Construct the formula for zinc oxide.

Zinc will form $Z n^{2 +}$ and oxygen will form $O^{2 -}$ .
So formula for zinc oxide will be $Z n O$ .