Question
For an element, Z = 9. The valency of this element will be:

Answer

  1. 1
Explanation:
Atomic number is 9, which means that number of electrons is also 9. Electronic configuration is 2 , 7. So, the atom will gain 1 electron to complete its octet. Therefore, the valency is 1.

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