Question

For a monoatomic ion, the net charge on the atom is its valency.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Valency of an atom is the number of electrons that are required from the outermost shell of an atom to complete its octate. For a monoatomic ion, the net charge on the atom is its valency. This is because, the element gains or less only those many electrons which are required to attain a stable configuration. That loss or gain of electron appears as the net charge on the atom, which is also the valency of the atom.