Divalent
Divalent
Divalent (pronunciation: /daɪˈveɪlənt/), also known as bivalent, is a term used in Chemistry and Biology to describe a chemical element or substance that has a valence of two, or can form two bonds with other atoms or molecules.
Etymology
The term "divalent" comes from the Latin words "di-", meaning "two", and "valent", meaning "worth". In the context of chemistry and biology, it refers to the ability of an atom or molecule to bond with two others.
Related Terms
- Monovalent: An atom or molecule that can form one bond with another atom or molecule.
- Trivalent: An atom or molecule that can form three bonds with other atoms or molecules.
- Valence (chemistry): The combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with.
- Covalent bond: A type of chemical bond involving the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
- Ionic bond: A type of chemical bond formed through an electrostatic attraction between two oppositely charged ions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Divalent
- Wikipedia's article - Divalent
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