need an answer ASAP - "element 1 is a group 1 metal. element 2 is a group 15 non-metal. the two elements combine like this: AxBy. what are the correct subscripts (x and y?)"

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thank you Bob!

To determine the subscripts (x and y) for the combination of elements AxBy, we need to consider the charges of the elements involved.

In this case, element 1 is a group 1 metal, which means it belongs to Group 1 of the periodic table (e.g., Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, etc.). Group 1 elements have a charge of +1.

Element 2 is a group 15 non-metal, which belongs to Group 15 of the periodic table (e.g., Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Arsenic, etc.). Group 15 elements have a charge of -3.

Now, we need to balance the positive and negative charges to form an electrically neutral compound. To do that, we use the "crisscross" method.

The crisscross method involves taking the absolute value of each element's charge and setting them as subscripts to the opposite element.

In this case, since element 1 is a group 1 metal with a charge of +1, its subscript in the compound will be 1. Element 2 is a group 15 non-metal with a charge of -3, so its subscript will be 3.

Therefore, the correct subscripts for the combination of elements AxBy are: x = 1 and y = 3.

Please note that I cannot provide you with specific element names or examples without additional information.