The combining capacity of an ion/element is known as its ______________.

atomic mass unit

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atomicity

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valency

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valency

The combining capacity of an ion/element is known as its valency. Valency can be used to find out how the atoms of an element will combine with the atom(s) of another element to form a chemical compound.

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