Two elements X and Y belong to the second group of periodic table. X has 2 shells and Y has 3 shells in it. Is the valency of X same as that of Y or different? why ?
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Valency depends on number of valence electrons or electrons in last shell of an atom
and since atoms of elements in same group have same number of valence electrons
They have same valency
Valency depends on number of valence electrons or electrons in last shell of an atom
and since atoms of elements in same group have same number of valence electrons
They have same valency
dm7:
Remember it is the valence electrons which leave the atom first during ionisation
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