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difference between valency and oxidation state

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difference between valency and oxidation state
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Yogita Ingle 4 years, 11 months ago

1. Valency is the maximum no. of electrons which an atom can lose or gain while oxidation no. is the actual no. of electrons which the element lose or gain to form a molecule.
2. Valency is the property of an isolated atom while oxidation state is calculated for an atom is present in a molecule i.e, in a bonded state.
3. Valency of an element remains the same while its oxidation state may be different in different molecules.

Aseem Mahajan 4 years, 11 months ago

Valency us the capacity to form bonds . Oxidation state is the charge developed on an atom in a molecule
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