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Measurement of Matter — Science STD 9 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceMeasurement of Matter3 Marks
Question
Valency is always a whole number.
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Answer

  • The number of electrons that an atom of an element gives away, takes up or shares forming a bond is called the valency of that element.
  • These electrons are always in whole numbers and not in fractions.
  • Therefore, valency is always a whole number.

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