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univalent

/yoo-nuh-vey-luhnt, yoo-niv-uh-/US // ˌyu nəˈveɪ lənt, yuˈnɪv ə- //UK // (ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt, juːˈnɪvələnt) //

一价,一价的,一价元素,一价性

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : Chemistry. having a valence of one; monovalent.
    • : Genetics. single; unpaired; not possessing or joining its homologous chromosome in synapsis.

Examples

  • Univalent hydrogen and divalent oxygen will then have the symbols H- and -O-.

  • A divalent element, on the other hand, will combine with two atoms of a univalent element.

  • Silver acts as a univalent element and calcium as a divalent element in the formation of their respective nitrates and chlorides.

  • As will be shown later in the chapter, the group NH4 in this compound acts as a univalent radical and is known as ammonium.

  • These compounds, when dissolved in water, dissociate in such a way as to form simple, univalent metallic ions which are colorless.