The distribution of electrons of an element is given in the figure below. Identify the element and its valency.

Sodium; valency: 2

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Magnesium; valency: 2

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Magnesium; valency: 1

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Sodium; valency: 1

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Solution

The correct option is D Sodium; valency: 1
Atomic number = Number of protons = 11. So, the element is sodium. Also, the outermost shell has only one electron, and so, the valency of the element is 1.

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