Question

What is meant by the valency of an element??​

Answer 1

valency of an element

1. it depends upon the number of valence electrons present in the outermost shell of its atom
2. for the element of group 12 13 14 valence equal to number of Valence Electrons where as for the elements of group 15 onwards valence equal to 8 - Valence Electrons

Answer 2

Answer:

valency is the combining power of elements. Elements have the same periodic table have the same valency. The valency of an elements is related to how many electrons have the outer shell V benefit each symbol ,write it's valency.