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The definite combining capacity of the atoms of each element, wherein electrons are lost, gained or shared to make the octet of electrons present in the outermost shell, is defined as valency. To measure valency, we can figure out the number of electrons that are required to complete the shell in which it is contained or losing excess electrons if present, once the filling is complete.
Example : To find the valency of silicon:
The atomic number of silicon is 14
The number of electrons is equal to the number of protons in silicon, i.e., 14
The distribution of electrons in silicon atom is K - 2, L - 8, M - 4
Hence, from the distribution of silicon it is clearly evident that to fill the M shell 4 electrons are required. Therefore, its valency is 8-4=4.
To find the valency of oxygen:
The atomic number of oxygen is 8
The number of electrons is equal to the number of protons in oxygen, i.e., 8
The distribution of electrons in oxygen atom is K - 2, L - 6
Hence, from the distribution of oxygen, it is clearly evident that to fill the M shell 6 more electrons are required. Therefore, its valency is 8-6=2.
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