Calculate the valency factor of the following:
(i) Ca → Ca2++ 2e−
(ii)K → K+ + e−
(iii) Mn7+ + 5e−→ Mn2+
2, 1, 5
To find the valency factor, we need to look at the change in oxidation state; of the atom under consideration.
(i) Ca → Ca2++ 2e−
0 → +2 ⇒ v.f = 2
(ii) K→ K+ + e−
0 → +1 ⇒ v.f = 1
(iii) Mn7+ + 5e− → Mn2+
+7 → +2 ⇒ v.f = 5