Question

define the valency by taking examples of carbon and oxygen​

Answer 1

Answer:

The valency of an element is the combining capacity of that element. For example, the atom of oxygen has six valence electrons. ... Thus, the valency of oxygen is (8 ˆ' 6) i.e., two.

Answer 2

Answer:

The valency of an element is the combining capacity of that element. The valency is determined by the number of valence electrons present in the atom of that element. Thus, the valency of oxygen is (8 ˆ' 6) i.e., two. ...

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