give two example of each (a)electo positive ions monovelent,divalent,trivalent
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Define mono-valent, divalent and trivalent elements with example
The combining capacity of an atom is known as its valency. The number of bonds that an atom can form as part of a compound is expressed by the valency of the element.
Monovalent
An atom, ion, or chemical group with a valence of one, which thus can form one covalent bond is called monovalent.
Examples
Atoms that are monovalent are
Hydrogen
Lithium
Sodium
Chlorine
Divalent
An atom, ion, or chemical group with a valence of two, is called divalent.
Examples
Atoms that are divalent are
Beryllium
Oxygen
Magnesium
Sulphur
Trivalent
An atom, ion, or chemical group with a valence of three, is called trivalent.
Examples
Atoms that are trivalent are
Boron
Nitrogen
Aluminium
Phosphorous
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