Question:
Give the formulae of the stable binary compounds that would be formed by the combination of following pairs of elements.
(a) Ca and N2
(b) Li and O2
(c) Ca and Cl2
(d) K and
Solution:
(a) Calcium nitride (Ca3N2)
(b) Lithium oxide (Li2O)
(c) Calcium chloride (CaCl2)
(d) Potassium oxide (K2O).