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Abegg's rule

US/ˈɑ.bɛɡz ɹuːl/

Abegg's rule proper noun: a rule in chemistry that states that the sum of the hydrogen valence and the maximum oxygen valence is equal to eight.

Proper noun

Abegg's rule

  1. A rule in chemistry that states that the sum of the hydrogen valence and the maximum oxygen valence is equal to eight.

Origin of Abegg's rule

Name after Richard Abegg, German chemist.

Questions about Abegg's rule

What does Abegg's rule mean?
Abegg's rule means a rule in chemistry that states that the sum of the hydrogen valence and the maximum oxygen valence is equal to eight.
What part of speech is Abegg's rule?
Abegg's rule is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Abegg's rule?
Abegg's rule is pronounced /ˈɑ.bɛɡz ɹuːl/ (US).

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