Question 23
Find out the valency of the atoms represented by the figure (a) and (b).

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Solution

Valency of the atom in figure (a) is zero because the outermost shell has 8 electrons.
Valency of the atom in figure (b) is one because the outermost shell has 7 electrons.

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Question 23 Find out the valency of the atoms represented by the figure (a) and (b). ​​​​​​​

Valency of the atom in figure (a) is zero because the outermost shell has 8 electrons. Valency of the atom in figure (b) is one because the outermost shell has 7 electrons.

Question 23
Find out the valency of the atoms represented by the figure (a) and (b).

Valency of the atom in figure (a) is zero because the outermost shell has 8 electrons.
Valency of the atom in figure (b) is one because the outermost shell has 7 electrons.