Chemical Engineering

It appears you mean Richard Abegg's theory of valence , commonly called Abegg's Rule . Abegg's Theory of Valence (Abegg's Rule) Richard Abegg proposed his theory in 1904 to explain the valency of elements and how atoms combine to form compounds. The main points are: Every element has two types of valency: Positive valency – the ability of an atom to lose electrons. Negative valency – the ability of an atom to gain electrons. The sum of the maximum positive and maximum negative valencies of an element is usually 8. This is known as Abegg's Rule . Atoms tend to achieve a stable electronic configuration (similar to the noble gases) by losing, gaining, or sharing electrons. This idea later contributed to the development of the octet concept and modern chemical bonding theories. Examples Chlorine (Cl) Maximum positive valency = +7 Maximum negative valency = −1 Sum = 8 Sulfur (S) Maximum positive valency = +6 Maximum negative valency = −2 Sum = 8 Nitrogen (N) Maximum ...

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