Write the valency of the following radical.
Zincate

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Solution

Definition of valency
Valency is the combining capacity of an atom. That is, number of electrons an atom can donate, accept or share to attain stable configuration.
In Zincate ion, one Zinc and 2 Oxygen are present.
Valency of Zinc= +2
Valency of Oxygen = -2
Valency of 2 Oxygen atoms= 2×-2 =-4
Total valency of Zincate ion = +2-4 =-2 ie, 2
It is represented as ZnO₂^-2

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