Valency

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Valency: Overview

This topic introduces us to the electrons present in the outermost shell of an atom. A tabular form is provided that enlist various elements and their valence electrons. Several examples related to the concept are also given here.

Important Questions on Valency

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Write the chart of the valency of the first thirty elements.

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The combining capacity of an element is known as _____ (mass/valency).

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The chemical formula of a molecular compound is determined by _____ of each element.

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Classify the following ions into monovalent, divalent and trivalent.
Ni2+, Fe3+, Cu2+, Ba2+, Cs+, Zn2+, Cd2+, Hg2+, Pb2+, Mn2+, Fe2+, Co2+, Sr2+, Cr3+, Li+, Ca2+, Al3+

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The element exhibiting variable valency is: