the atomic number of an element is 12 what is its valency
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Element with atomic number 12 is Magnesium (Mg). Electronic configuration of magnesium is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2. It has 2 e- in its outermost orbit and can donate these to form a stable octet. Hence, its valency is +2.
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