State whether the following statement is true or false:
An atom of each element has a definite combining capacity,called its valency.
An atom of each element has a definite combining capacity,called its valency.
(TRUE) True.
Valency is defined as the combining capacity of an atom of an element. It represents the number of electrons an atom needs to lose,gain,or share to achieve a stable electronic configuration (usually an octet in its outermost shell).
Valency is defined as the combining capacity of an atom of an element. It represents the number of electrons an atom needs to lose,gain,or share to achieve a stable electronic configuration (usually an octet in its outermost shell).
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