Question

The number of electrons gained, lost or shared so as to make the octet of electrons in the outermost shell, gives us directly the ................. of the element.

• A. valency
• B. combining capacity
• C. affinity
• D. both A and B

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

both A and B

The number of electrons gained, lost or shared so as to make the octet of electrons in the outermost shell, gives us directly the combining capacity or valency of the element.