valency — the combining capacity of an atom or element, determined by the number of electrons it can lose, gain, or share
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the combining capacity of an atom or element, determined by the number of electrons it can lose, gain, or share
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈveɪlənsɪ/
Korean meaning: 원자가, 결합가 (원자가 잃거나, 얻거나, 공유할 수 있는 전자의 수로 결정되는 결합 능력)
Korean pronunciation: 베이-런-시 (강세: 베이)
Example Sentences
- The chemistry teacher explained that sodium has a valency of one, which is why it's always looking for a dance partner at the electron party.
- Understanding valency is crucial for predicting how elements will combine in chemical reactions.
- Iron shows variable valency, sometimes acting like it can't decide how many friends it wants to hang out with.
valency
NOUN//ˈveɪlənsɪ//
the combining capacity of an atom or element, determined by the number of electrons it can lose, gain, or share
Atom's combining capacity
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Valency shows each atom's tendency and dependency!
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Origin
라틴어 'valentia'(힘, 능력)에서 유래되었으며, 19세기 화학자들이 원소의 결합 능력을 설명하기 위해 도입한 용어입니다.
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“The chemistry teacher explained that sodium has a valency of one, which is why it's always looking for a dance partner at the electron party.”
“Understanding valency is crucial for predicting how elements will combine in chemical reactions.”
“Iron shows variable valency, sometimes acting like it can't decide how many friends it wants to hang out with.”
“In linguistics, the valency of a verb determines the sentence structure.”
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