Why does phosphorus have different valencies ??
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has its electrons arranged in a configuration of 2,8,5. ... In this case, The outer orbit must have eight electrons for stability in combining with other elements, also known as valency. So one can either add 3 electrons to the outer orbit or take away 5 electrons with equal ease. So Phosphorus has a valency of 3 or 5
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Phosphorus has its electrons arranged in a configuration of 2,8,5. ... In this case, The outer orbit must have eight electrons for stability in combining with other elements, also known as valency. So one can either add 3 electrons to the outer orbit or take away 5 electrons with equal ease. So Phosphorus has a valency of 3 or 5.
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