Valence

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012497",
  "term": "Valence",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The combining capacity of an atom or a group of atoms, representing the number of chemical bonds it can form. It is determined by the number of electrons an atom can gain, lose, or share to achieve a stable electron configuration. In ionic compounds, valence corresponds to the charge of the ion.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1175 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/valence/"
}