Find the va

i) H₂O

Valency of oxygen is 2

Let the valency of oxygen is x

We know that,

Charge on hydrogen is +1

Therefore, 2⨉1 + x = 0

2+x=0

x= -2

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ii) KCl

Valency of potassium is 1

Let the valency of potassium is x

We know that,

Charge on chlorine is -1

Therefore, x + (-1) = 0

x – 1 =0

x= 1

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iii) Al₂O₃

Valency of aluminium is 3

Let the valency of aluminium is x

We know that,

Charge on oxygen is -2

Therefore, 2⨉x + 3⨉(-2) = 0

2x – 6 =0

2x= 6

x =

x = 3

iv) Fe₂O₃

Valency of iron is 3

Let the valency of iron is x

We know that,

Charge on oxygen is -2

Therefore, 2⨉x + 3⨉(-2) = 0

2x – 6 =0

2x= 6

x =

x = 3

v) CH₄

Valency of carbon is 4

Let the valency of carbon is x

We know that,

Charge on hydrogen is +1

Therefore, x+4⨉1 = 0

x+4=0

x= -4