Question

the number of electrons in the outermost shell of an atom is 5. what is its valency and why..??​

Answer 1

it's valency will be 3. because the outer most shell contain 8 electron and it is easy to gain 3 electron than leaving 5 electron.

so it's valency is 3.

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Answer 2

Answer:

it's valency will be 3. because the outer most shell contain 8 electron and it is easy to gain 3 electron than leaving 5 electron .    so it's valency is 3.

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