Valence:

Terms Related to Valence

• Valence effect

  In general, the higher the valence of an ion, the greater the loss of stability to emulsions, colloidal suspensions, etc., these polyvalent ions will impart

• Sodium

  One of the alkali metal elements with a valence of 1, an atomic number of about 23. Numerous sodium compounds are used as additives to ...

• Calcium

  One of the alkaline earth elements with a valence of 2 and an atomic weight of about 40. Calcium compounds are a common cause of ...

• Potassium

  One of the alkali metal elements with a valence of 1 and an atomic weight of about 39. Potassium compounds, most commonly potassium hydroxide (koh), ...

• Equivalent weight or combining weight

  The atomic or formula weight of an element, compound, or ion divided by its valence. Elements entering into combination always do so in quantities proportional ...

• Univalent

  Monovalent. See valence, unloader. Same as a circulation valve

• Petroleum

  A substance occurring naturally in the earth and composed mainly of mixtures of chemical compounds of carbon and hydrogen, with or without other nonmetallic elements ...