Abegg's rule

US/ˈɑ.bɛɡz ɹuːl/US/ɑˈbɛks ɹuːl/

proper noun

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

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Meanings

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

Origin

Name after Richard Abegg, German chemist.

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Translations

German Abegg’sche Regel
  • Abegg’sche Regelrule in chemistry
Portuguese regra de Abegg
  • regra de Abeggrule in chemistry
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APA

Abegg's rule. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abegg's%20rule

MLA

“Abegg's rule.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abegg's%20rule. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Abegg's rule,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abegg's%20rule.

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