
Four atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of carbon to give methane . State the valency of carbon.

Important Questions on Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
Write the symbols of the following elements & radicals along with their valencies.
(i): Sodium
(ii): Magnesium
(iii): Chlorine [chloride]
(iv): Nitrate
(v): Sulphite
(vi): Aluminium
(vii): Oxygen [oxide]
(viii): Bromine [bromide]
(ix): Zinc
(x): Sulphur [sulphide]
(xi): Sulphate
(xii): Hydroxide
(xiii): Calcium
(xiv): Carbonate
(xv): Potassium
(xvi): Phosphate
(xvii):Iodine [iodide].
Valency list: i] ii] iii] vi] vi] vi] .

(i) Magnesium oxide

Write the chemical formula of the following.
Sodium bromide

Write the chemical formula of the following.
Calcium sulphide.

Write the chemical formula of the following.
Magnesium sulphate

Write the chemical formula of the following:
Aluminium chloride.

Write the chemical formula of the following.
Zinc oxide.

Write the chemical formula of the following.
Calcium carbonate.
