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An element A has mass number 24 contain 12 neutrons. What is the valency of A

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Answered by MeerSardarAli
21
Element A is Magnesium.
Electronic Configuration-2,8,2
Valency- 2
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Answered by Zenishtha
46
We know, Mass no = No. of protons + No. of neutrons.

24 = No. of protons + 12

No. of protons = 24-12=12

We know, in a stable atom, no of protons = no of electrons.

No of electrons = 12.
Therefore,
The electronic configuration will be 2,8,2

Hence valency of the atom is 2. 

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NISHTHA.

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