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  • Sulfide Valency and Formula: A Comprehensive Guide
    Here's the information about sulfide:

    * Valency: Sulfide has a valency of -2. This means it has a charge of -2.

    * Formula: The chemical formula for sulfide is S²⁻.

    Explanation:

    * Sulfur (S) is a non-metal in group 16 of the periodic table. It tends to gain two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration like the noble gas Argon.

    * This gain of two electrons gives it a -2 charge, hence the valency of -2.

    * Sulfide (S²⁻) is the anion formed when sulfur gains two electrons.

    Examples of Compounds with Sulfide:

    * Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S): A colorless gas with a rotten egg smell.

    * Iron sulfide (FeS): A black solid found in minerals.

    * Sodium sulfide (Na₂S): A white solid used in various industrial processes.

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