What is valency in chemistry?
Understanding Valency in Elements and Compound Formation

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The weight of an element
The color of an element
Combining power of an element
The boiling point of an element
Answer explanation
Valency in chemistry refers to the combining power of an element, indicating the number of bonds it can form with other elements.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is valency determined for elements?
Based on the color of the element
By the number of protons in the nucleus
According to the atomic mass of the element
Based on the number of electrons an element needs to gain, lose, or share to achieve a full outer shell.
Answer explanation
Valency is determined based on the number of electrons an element needs to gain, lose, or share to achieve a full outer shell.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the valency of sodium in NaCl?
-1
2
0
+1
Answer explanation
The valency of sodium in NaCl is +1 because sodium is a group 1 element and tends to lose one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does valency affect chemical bonding?
Valency affects chemical bonding by determining the number of bonds an atom can form and the type of bonds it can participate in.
Valency determines the color of the compound formed
Valency has no impact on chemical bonding
Valency affects the physical state of the compound
Answer explanation
Valency affects chemical bonding by determining the number of bonds an atom can form and the type of bonds it can participate in.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Determine the valency of chlorine in HCl.
2
3
4
1
Answer explanation
The valency of chlorine in HCl is 1 because chlorine typically has a valency of 1 when it forms a compound with hydrogen.
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select all the scenarios below where we encounter elements with valency=2.
Methane (CH4)
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
Water (H2O)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Answer explanation
Elements with valency=2 typically form compounds with other elements. In this case, water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are examples where we encounter elements with valency=2.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Calculate the valency of nitrogen in NH3.
4
3
1
2
Answer explanation
The valency of nitrogen in NH3 is 3 because nitrogen has 5 valence electrons and forms 3 covalent bonds with hydrogen atoms to complete its octet.
8.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Select all examples from below where we find polyvalent (Valency of 3 or more) elements.
FeCl3 (Iron(III) Chloride)
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
NaCl (Sodium Chloride)
H2O (Water)
Answer explanation
FeCl3 (Iron (III) Chloride) and CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) are examples of polyvalent elements with a valency of 3 or more.
Fe has valency of 3 and C has valency of 4
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