valency
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/ˈveɪlənsi/
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/ˈveɪlənsi/
The number that tells how many hydrogen atoms an atom can link with or replace in a chemical reaction.
The valency of oxygen is usually -2, which means it often combines with two hydrogen atoms.
氧的化合价通常为-2,这意味着它通常与两个氢原子结合。
The number of words a verb needs to work correctly in a sentence.
The verb 'give' has a valency of two, as in 'She gave him a book.'
动词 'give' 的化合价为2,就像在 '她给了他一本书。' 中一样。