electrovalence

(ē lek′trō vāləns, i-; -trə-)

noun

  1. the number of electrons an atom gains or loses in forming a compound during a chemical reaction
  2. ionic bond

See electrovalence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Valence characterized by the transfer of electrons from atoms of one element to atoms of another during the formation of an ionic bond between the atoms.
  2. The number of electric charges lost or gained by an atom in such a transfer.

Related Forms:

  • e·lecˌtro·vaˈlent adjective
link/cite print suggestion box