Werner proposed that the primary valences are ionizable and are satisfied only by positive ions.

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Werner's theory states that the transition metal cation will have two valencies: a primary and a secondary. The primary valence is equal to the oxidation number of the metal cation, is ionizable, and can be satisfied by negative charges.


Werner proposed that the primary valences are ionizable and are satisfied only by positive ions.