divalence
/daɪˈveɪləns/
noun
- The state or property of having a valence of two; the ability of an atom or ion to combine with two other atoms or ions.
- In chemistry class, we learned about the divalence of oxygen, which allows it to form two bonds.
- The divalence of calcium explains why it often forms compounds like calcium chloride.
- Understanding divalence is important for predicting how elements will react in a chemical reaction.
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