Question

Name the following.

The combining capacity of the atom of an element

Answer 1

The combining capacity of the atom of an element is known as its Valency.

• The number of atoms of one element combined with one atom of another element to form a molecule is known as valency.
• Valence electrons are those electrons that are present in the outermost orbit of the atom.
• The valencies of some common elements are as follows: Carbon: 4; Oxygen: 2; Hydrogen: 1; Nitrogen: 3.