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Structure of the Atom — Science STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceStructure of the Atom2 Marks
Question
Define valency of an element. What valency will be shown by an element having atomic number 14?
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Answer

The capacity of an atom of an element to form chemical bonds is known as its valency. Valency of an atom with atomic no. 14 is 4.

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