divalent

A technical term used in chemistry to describe an atom or ion that has a valence of two.

• 🇪🇸Término técnico utilizado en química para describir un átomo o ion que tiene una valencia igual a dos.

1. Having a valence of two C2 formal scientific

   Describes an atom or ion that has a valence of two, meaning it can form two chemical bonds.

   • Calcium is a divalent cation in many biological processes.
   • Divalent metals like zinc and copper are essential for enzyme function.
   • The chemist studied the properties of divalent ions in solution.

   🇪🇸divalente

   Sinónimos: bivalent

2. Having two valences C2 formal scientific

   Describes an element that an element can exhibit two different valences in different compounds.

   • Iron is a divalent element, existing in both ferrous and ferric states.
   • The divalent nature of tin allows it to form both SnCl2 and SnCl4.
   • Understanding divalent behavior is key in coordination chemistry.

   🇪🇸divalente

   Sinónimos: bivalent

• more divalent comparative form
• most divalent superlative form