noun:the amount of power of an atom which is determined by the number of electrons the atom will lose, gain, or share when it forms compounds
noun:the degree of combining power of an element as shown by the number of atomic weights of a monovalent element (as hydrogen) with which the atomic weight of the element will combine or for which it can be substituted or with which it can be compared
Movie quotes
(..) I'm hungry. Hey there, you three. Just wanted to wish Walt a good first day back. We'll be thinking about you teaching valences and covalences... Okay, that's all I officially remembered. Good luck. Skyler, give me a call when you get a chance. Hi, Walt and Skyler. (..)
