How to Pronounce "valens"
word
ˈvæɫənz
VAL-enz
ˈveɪ.lənz
VAY-lenz
Definition
In chemistry, 'valens' refers to the valence of an element, which is its ability to combine with other atoms by forming chemical bonds.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvæɫənz
British English
ˈveɪ.lənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAL-enz
UK
VAY-lenz
Listen in Context
The valens of hydrogen is one.
Oxygen has a valens of two.
Each element has its own valens.
Chemists determine the valens to predict how elements react.