valence
/ˈveɪləns/
noun
- The ability of an atom to combine with other atoms, measured by the number of electrons it can share, lose, or gain.
- In chemistry class, we learned how valence determines how atoms bond.
- Carbon has a valence of four, allowing it to form many different compounds.
- The valence of an element affects the types of molecules it can create.
- The emotional or psychological value or charge of an experience, event, or stimulus (positive or negative).
- Psychologists study the valence of emotions to understand human behavior.
- The movie's ending had a negative valence, leaving the audience feeling sad.
- The memory had a strong positive valence because it reminded her of happy times.