Question

Why does silicon have valency 4 and chlorine 1?

Answer 1

The outermost orbit of chlorine have 7electrons and that of silicon have 4 electrons . Hence, it is easier for chlorine to gain one(1)Electron ..............

Answer 2

The outermost orbit of chlorine have 7electrons and that of silicon have 4 electrons . Hence, it is easier for chlorine to gain one(1)Electron ..............