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Question
What is variable valency ? Give two examples of elements showing variable valency.
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Solution
Certain elements exhibit more than one valency, that means they show variable valency.
Ferrous is written as Iron (II) and Ferric is written as Iron (III).
| Metal | Radicals | Valency |
| Iron | Ferrous [Iron (II)] Ferric [Iron (III)] |
2 3 |
| Copper | Cuprous [Copper (I)] Cupric [Copper (II)] |
1 2 |
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