Question

Define valency by taking examples of silicon and oxygen. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

valency is the number of electons donated or accepted or shared by other atom to gain its stability.

for eg.silicon has of valency4 and oxygen has of valence 2

Answer 2

Answer:

VALENCY refers to the combining capacity of an atom

valancy of Oxygen is -2

silicon is 4

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