Arrange the positive ions in the increasing order of valency (top to bottom).
A
Calcium
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B
Aluminium
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C
Lithium
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D
Lead [IV]
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Solution
The valency of lithium is 1, that of calcium is 2 and of aluminium is 3. Lead exhibits variable valencies but since it is denoted as lead[IV], its valency is 4.