Question

Write down the formulae of

(i) Sodium oxide

(ii) Aluminium chloride

(iii) Sodium sulphide [3 MARKS]​

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

1. Sodium oxide:
Symbol: Na O
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Valency: 1 2
Criss crossing the valencies we get the formula as Na₂O.

2. Aluminium chloride:
Symbol: Al Cl
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Valency: 3 1
Criss crossing the valencies we get the formula as AlCl₃.

3. Sodium sulphide:

Symbol: Na S
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Valency: 3 1
Criss crossing the valencies we get the formula as Na₂S.