Loss of electrons from an element 'X' is represented by : X - 3e^- ⟶ X³⁺ [X ⟶ X³⁺ + 3e^-)

1. X is a …………… [metal/non-metal] and will form …………… [electrovalent/covalent] compounds only.

2. X³⁺ formed is a …………… [cation/anion] and element 'X' has a valency of …………… [+2/+3/-3].

3. If X³⁺ combines with oxygen the formula of the product is …………… [X₂O₃ / XO / X₃O₂]

4. If the above product in the …………… [solid/molten] state is electrolysed the ion X³⁺ will get discharged at the …………… (anode/cathode).

5. The ion X³⁺ …………… [accepts/loses] electrons and gets …………… [oxidized/reduced] to neutral …………… [ions/atoms/molecules].

1. X is a metal and will form electrovalent compounds only.

2. X³⁺ formed is a cation and element 'X' has a valency of +3.

3. If X³⁺ combines with oxygen the formula of the product is X₂O₃.

4. If the above product in the molten state is electrolysed the ion X³⁺ will get discharged at the cathode.

5. The ion X³⁺ accepts electrons and gets reduced to neutral atoms.