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What are valences of the following:
Magnesium
Oxide
Hydroxide

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Valency is the number of electrons gain or loss to achieve noble gas configuration or fully filled octet.

The valency of Magnesium 2.

The valency of oxide (O2- ) is 2.

The valency of hydroxide (-OH) is -1.

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