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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question
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What is valency?
Options
A The total number of protons in an atom
B The number of electrons present in the outermost (valence) shell of a particular element
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C The mass of an atom
D The charge of an ion
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Valency is the number of electrons present in the outermost (valence) shell of a particular element. It determines how elements are grouped and the maximum number of bonds that a particular atom can have.

Hint

The notes define valency based on the outermost electron shell.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: General Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 433 of 1872
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