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The combining capacity of an element is called its valency.


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Solution

The correct option is A True

Definition of Valency:

  1. Valency is the capacity of an atom to combine with another atom.
  2. The valency of an atom determines the number of bonds that an atom can form.
  3. Therefore, the statement is correct.

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