Why does the number of chlorine atoms differ in these compounds? Try t

1.	Why does the number of chlorine atoms differ in these compounds? Try to find out by analyzing the valency of the elements Na, Mg, Al, Cl and C. Analyse Table
Answer» Examine the above table and identify how to write the chemical formula from valency. Compare your findings with the following. First write the element with lower electronegativity. Exchange the valency of each element and write as suffix. Divide the suffix with the common factor. If the suffix is 1, it need not be written.

Why does the number of chlorine atoms differ in these compounds? Try to find out by analyzing the valency of the elements Na, Mg, Al, Cl and C. Analyse Table

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Examine the above table and identify how to write the chemical formula from valency.

Compare your findings with the following.