Question

What is the difference between the valency and valence elecrons referring to the element phosphorus

Answer 1

Answer:

valency of phosphorus is 3.

and valence electrons is 5.

Explanation: this is because in electronic configuration of phosphorus there are 5 valence electrons. and from this we can calculate its valency.

valency=8- no. of valence electrons

valency=8-5

valency=3

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