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Variable Valency

Calcium oxide...

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Calcium oxide is formed as a result of transfer of _____ valence electrons.

A

one

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B

two

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three

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four

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Solution

The correct option is B two
Calcium has two electrons in its valence shell. Oxygen needs two electrons so calcium transfers two electrons to oxygen to form calcium oxide.

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