The formula of the compound formed between a trivalent metal, M and a divalent non-metal, Y is

Blackvillian

7 months ago

The formula for a compound formed between a trivalent metal (M) and a divalent non-metal (Y) is M₂Y₃. This is because the metal forms a (M^{3+}ion and the non-metal forms a (Y^{2-}ion, and to create a neutral compound, the charges are crossed and the subscripts are added to balance the overall charge, resulting in two (M^{3+}ions and three (Y^{2-} ions for a total charge of (2X3+)+(3X2-)=6+-6=0

mimi1028

1 year ago

Please my school i think the given answer is wrong please try and correct it or u give better explanation y the answer u choose is correct because i dont understand ur explanation

malvin666

10 years ago

I dnt tink dis is correct

Ashabbs

2 years ago

shouldn't it be M3Y2??