Question

Define :

(a) Radical (b) Valency

(c) Molecular formula.

Answer 1

(a) Radical: A radical is an atom of an element or a group of atoms of different elements that behaves
as a single unit with a positive or negative charge on it.
(b) Valency: It is the number of electrons donated or accepted by the valence shell of an atom during
chemical combination.
(c) Molecular formula: It is a symbolic representation of a molecule. It shows the number of atoms of each element present in it. These atoms combine in whole number to form the molecule.