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bivalence

bivalence

9.8
An atom or ion that can form two bonds
  • noun
  • /ˌbaɪˈveɪləns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bivalencia
  • In chemistry, bivalence refers to an atom that can form two bonds.

Examples

  • The bivalence of oxygen allows it to form two chemical bonds in water molecules.

  • Copper's bivalence is important in many biological and industrial processes.

  • Understanding bivalence helps chemists predict how elements will react with each other.

  • The concept of bivalence is crucial in understanding chemical bonding.

  • The bivalence of nitrogen allows it to create stable compounds by forming two bonds with other elements.

  • Understanding the bivalence of certain atoms is key when studying molecular structures in chemistry.

  • The bivalence of carbon enables it to participate in diverse chemical reactions by forming two covalent bonds.

Synonyms

valence
vsbivalence
  • Specialized
1 8.9

The number of chemical bonds an atom can form

refers specifically to having a combining capacity equal to two
valency
vsbivalence
  • UK
9.5

The number of bonds an atom can form with other atoms

refers specifically to having a bonding number of two

How Many

polyvalency
  • Specialized
9.9
valency
  • UK
9.8
quadrivalent
  • Specialized
1 8.2
bivalence
  • Specialized
9.8
monovalent
  • Specialized
8.9

Surface Forms

bivalence singular
bivalences plural

Morphology

bivalence = valence (transparent) = bi + valence

Composed from 'bi-' (two) + 'valence' (combining capacity), yielding the clear chemical meaning 'having valence two'.

Etymology

Bivalence joins bi- 'two' (like in bicycle) and valence 'bonding power', so in chemistry it means an atom can form two bonds, as oxygen does in water.