Valent
Valent
Valent (/ˈveɪlənt/), in the field of Chemistry, refers to the combining power of an atom in relation to hydrogen or other atoms, as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with. The term is derived from the Latin word 'valens' meaning 'strong'.
Etymology
The term 'Valent' is derived from the Latin word 'valens', which means 'strong'. It was first used in the context of chemistry in the 19th century to describe the combining power of atoms.
Related Terms
- Valence (chemistry): The combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with.
- Valence electron: An electron in the outer shell of an atom which can combine with other atoms to form molecules.
- Valence bond theory: A theory of chemical bonding that explains the formation of bonds between atoms in terms of the overlap of their atomic orbitals.
- Covalent bond: A type of chemical bond where two atoms are connected by the sharing of two or more electrons.
- Ionic bond: A type of chemical bond where one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Valent
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