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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

Define variable valancy​...........................

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Certain elements combine with other atoms, donating, accepting or sharing electrons in different proportions depending on the nature of the reaction. For example, iron combines with oxygen to form ferrous oxide as well as ferric oxide. This is termed variable valency.

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