Question

The valency of an element is:

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(a) The number of electrons in its atoms b) the number of bonds an atom can form
( c)The number of protons in its atom.

Answer 1

it is the number of bonds it makes

Step-by-step explanation:

you can take an example of methane

in that carbon forms 4 bonds with hydrogen.

hence its valency is 4

Answer 2

Isnt it the no of electrons on its outermost orbit