Question

Define Covalency. (1m)​

Answer 1

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When an element shares electrons with other atoms of the same or different elements to acquire stable electronic configuration, it is called covalency. If an atom shares 1 electron, its covalency is equal to 1. ... It needs 3 electrons to complete its octet.

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Answer 2

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Covalency:

The number of bonds an atom can form within a molecule is known as its covalency. The simplest atom, hydrogen has the capacity to form one bond; that is, it can attach itself to one other atom to form a molecule. Oxygen atoms can form two bonds and nitrogen atoms can form three within a molecule.