Monad (Noun)
Meaning 1
(chemistry) an atom having a valence of one.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The hydrogen atom is a monad, forming a single bond with other atoms to complete its outer shell.
- In the periodic table, the alkali metals are all monads, readily losing one electron to form a positive ion.
- The monad sodium atom has a single valence electron, which it easily donates to form a chemical bond.
- The reactivity of a monad like lithium is due to its tendency to lose its single valence electron to form a stable ion.
- In chemical reactions, monads like potassium and rubidium often behave similarly due to their identical valence electron configuration.
Meaning 2
(biology) a single-celled microorganism (especially a flagellate protozoan).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.