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Give an example in each of the following cases:(i) a divalent anion (valency 2)(ii) a trivalent cation (valency 3)

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Give an example in each of the following cases:(i) a divalent anion (valency 2)(ii) a trivalent cation (valency 3)

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(i) A divalent anion (valency 2) is an ion that has gained two electrons to achieve stability. An example of a divalent anion is the Oxide ion (O²⁻).

(ii) A trivalent cation (valency 3) is an ion that has lost three electrons to achieve stability. An example of a trivalent cation is the Aluminum ion (Al³⁺).

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