divalence
Definition
- Noun (chemistry): "Divalence" refers to the state or property of having a valence of two; the condition of being able to combine with two atoms of hydrogen or their equivalent in chemical reactions.
Usage Examples
- (The chemical property of having a valence of two.)
- (The state of being divalent.)
Advanced Usage
- "Divalence in coordination compounds": The term is used to describe the binding capacity of a metal ion that can form two coordinate bonds.
- The divalence of the copper ion determines its ability to form stable complexes with two ligands. (The specific valence state of two in coordination chemistry.)
Variants and Related Words
- Divalent (adjective): having a valence of two.
- Divalent ions, such as calcium and magnesium, are essential for many biological processes. (Ions with a charge of +2 or -2.)
- Divalency (noun): an alternative form of "divalence," meaning the same property.
- The divalency of the element was confirmed through titration. (The state of being divalent.)
Synonyms
- Bivalence: a synonym for "divalence," also meaning the state of having a valence of two.
- Bivalence is a common property in alkaline earth metals. (The same chemical concept.)
Related Idioms
- (None directly applicable; "divalence" is a technical term and does not appear in common idioms.)
Phrasal Verbs
- (None; "divalence" is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs.)