Having a chemical valence of six, meaning an atom can form six bonds with other atoms.
From Latin 'hex' (six) + 'valentia' (strength, capacity). The term 'valent' comes from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong,' reflecting the power or capacity of an atom to bond.
Chromium-6, a notorious toxin featured in the movie 'Erin Brockovich,' is a hexavalent compound—its ability to form six bonds makes it both chemically reactive and extremely dangerous in the body.
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