monovalent
Meanings
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adjective
Having one valence, or one electron in the outermost energy level.
Variants
List of all variants of monovalent that leads to same resultmonovalent
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin words mono- (one) and valent- (powerful).
Trivia
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Monovalent ions are often found in nature, such as hydrogen ions (H+) and chloride ions (Cl-).
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The term 'monovalent' is particularly important in the study of electrolytes and ionic compounds.
Related Concepts
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valence: The number of electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom, determining its chemical reactivity.
How to Memorize "monovalent"
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visualize
- Imagine an atom with one electron in its outermost energy level.
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associate
- Associate the word 'monovalent' with the number 'one' and the concept of 'electron configuration'.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Monovalent means one valence' to remember the definition.
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