When a monovalent cation X binds to a divalent anion Y, a compound with the formula [tex]X_2Y[/tex] would be formed.
A monovalent cation is an atom that has lost an electron. Hence, such cation has a single positive charge. A monovalent cation X will, thus, be [tex]X^+[/tex]
A divalent anion is an atom that has gained two electrons. Such anion has 2 negative charge. Thus, divalent Y would be [tex]Y^2^-[/tex]
Since Y is a divalent anion, it requires 2 electrons in order to successfully bind with another charged atom, a cation to be specific. Thus, two of [tex]X^+[/tex] would be required to successfully bind [tex]Y^2^-[/tex]
[tex]Y^2^-[/tex] + [tex]X^+[/tex] + [tex]X^+[/tex] ----> [tex]X_2Y[/tex]
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