Bridge Course Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Ammonium
A
NH₄→ Valency = 1
2
Q
Hydroxide
A
OH→ Valency = 1
3
Q
Nitrate
A
NO₃→ Valency = 1
4
Q
Carbonate
A
CO₃→ Valency = 2
5
Q
Sulphate
A
SO₄→ Valency = 2
6
Q
Sulphite
A
SO₃→ Valency = 2
7
Q
Bicarbonate
A
HCO₃→ Valency = 1
8
Q
Phosphate
A
PO₄→ Valency = 3
9
Q
What is valency?
A
The capacity of the atom of an element to form a chemical bond
10
Q
Valence Electron?
A
The electrons present in the valence shell are called valence electron
11
Q
Valence shell?
A
The outermost shell of an atom