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polyvalency

9.6

A state in which an atom can form more than two bonds

noun
/ˌpɒliˈveɪlənsi/

Specialized

: polivalencia

Some transition metals display polyvalency, allowing them to form compounds with different oxidation states.

Examples

Polyvalency is when an atom can form multiple bonds.
Researchers studied the polyvalency of the element to determine its potential uses in new alloys.
The concept of polyvalency is important in understanding certain chemical reactions and bonding patterns.
The polyvalency of certain metals makes them useful in various chemical reactions.
Researchers studied the polyvalency of the element to determine its potential uses in new alloys.
Some transition metals display polyvalency, allowing them to form compounds with different oxidation states.
The concept of polyvalency is important in understanding certain chemical reactions and bonding patterns.

Synonyms

multivalence

vspolyvalency

Specialized

1 9.9

The ability of an atom or ion to form more than two chemical bonds

is defined as the state itself rather than the ability to form bonds

polyvalence

vspolyvalency

Specialized

9.9

An atom or ion that can bond with more than two other atoms

is the chosen noun here not the alternate form

multivalency

vspolyvalency

Specialized

9.9

The ability of an atom or ion to form more than two chemical bonds

is the broader state description rather than emphasizing bond formation

How Many

polyvalency

Specialized

9.6

bivalence

Specialized

9.8

Surface Forms

polyvalency singular

polyvalencies plural

Morphology

polyvalency = valency (transparent) = poly + valency

The word is transparently built from poly- meaning 'many' plus valency, so the general idea of multiple valencies is directly recoverable.

Etymology

Polyvalency comes from poly- 'many', as in polygon which has many sides, and valency meaning 'ability to combine with others'. So in chemistry polyvalency means an element has the power to form more than two bonds.