electrones de valencia
/eleɡtɾones de balenθja/from spelling rules
The phrase "valence electrons" in Spanish is electrones de valencia.
This term is used in chemistry to describe the electrons located in the outermost shell of an atom that can participate in chemical bonding.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single valence electron, use the singular form electrón de valencia.
How do you pronounce it?
/eleɡtɾones de balenθja/
Did you know?
- Outside of a chemistry lab, Valencia is most commonly known to Spanish speakers as a major city and port on the east coast of Spain.
- The word valencia in this phrase comes from the Latin valentia, which means 'strength' or 'power'. In a chemical context, it refers to the atom's power to combine with others.
- The word valente shares the same root as valencia and can mean 'brave' or 'valiant' in some regions, though this meaning is never used in a chemistry context.
Examples in context
- Los electrones de valencia son como las capas exteriores de una cebolla, son los electrones que interactúan con otros átomos en una reacción química.Valence electrons are like the outer layers of an onion, they are the electrons that interact with other atoms in a chemical reaction.
- Los electrones de valencia determinan la reactividad de un átomo, ya que participan en la formación o ruptura de enlaces químicos.Valence electrons determine the reactivity of an atom since they participate in the formation or breaking of chemical bonds.
- El número de electrones de valencia de un átomo puede verse en relación con su posición en la tabla periódica. Los elementos en el grupo 1 tienen un electrón de valencia, mientras que los del grupo 18 tienen ocho electrones de valencia.The number of valence electrons of an atom can be related to its position on the periodic table. Elements in group 1 have one valence electron, while those in group 18 have eight valence electrons.
- Los electrones de valencia determinan la reactividad química.The valence electrons determine chemical reactivity.
- Necesito saber cuántos electrones de valencia tiene el oxígeno.I need to know how many valence electrons oxygen has.
Example conversation
Two students are studying chemistry together in a library.
- Javier¿Sabes cuántos electrones de valencia tiene el carbono?Do you know how many valence electrons carbon has?
- MaríaCreo que tiene cuatro electrones de valencia, Javier.I think it has four valence electrons, Javier.
- JavierTienes razón, María, lo anotaré en mis apuntes.You are right, María, I will write it down in my notes.
- MaríaEs un concepto fundamental para el examen.It is a fundamental concept for the exam.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, valencia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
