Valent

Valent is a term with various meanings in different contexts. It can refer to a chemical valence, a concept in chemistry, or it can be a surname, common in certain regions of the world.

Chemical valence

In the field of chemistry, a valent refers to the combining power of an atom or a radical, which is determined by the number of electrons that it will lose, add, or share when it forms chemical compounds. This concept is known as chemical valence or simply valence.

The concept of valence was first proposed in the mid-19th century by Edward Frankland, a British chemist. It has since become a fundamental concept in chemistry, playing a crucial role in the study of chemical bonding and molecular structure.

Surname

Valent is also a surname that is common in certain regions of the world, particularly in Slovenia and Croatia. Notable people with this surname include:

• Boris Valent, a Slovenian ski jumper
• Ivan Valent, a Croatian footballer
• Robert Valent, a Croatian politician

See also

• Valence (disambiguation)
• Valent (disambiguation)