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Standard X
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What is the valency of Calcium carbonate?
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Valency
The valency of an atom refers to its ability to combine with other atoms.
The valency of an element determines the number of bonds that an atom can make as part of a complex.
The electrons in the atom's outermost orbit are referred to as valence electrons.
Valency of Calcium carbonate
The number of valence electrons determines the element's valency.
CaCO
3
is the chemical formula for calcium carbonate.
Calcium has a valency of
+
2
in the molecule
CaCO
3
(Calcium Carbonate).
The outermost shell of the calcium atom possesses two free electrons, which are easily transferred to the carbonate group.
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