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BC Science 9 Ch3
BC Science 9 Chapter 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Chemical bonds | Links between two or more atoms that hold the atoms together. |
| Covalent compounds | Atoms combine by sharing electrons to form molecules. |
| Ionic compounds | Atoms combine by transferring electrons to form molecules. |
| Ionic lattice | A repeating pattern of positive and negative ions. |
| Polyatomic ion | Covalent compounds that gain or lose electrons. |
| Chemical name | Indicates the elements present in a compound. |
| Chemical formula | Shows the symbols and relative numbers of ions in a compound. |
| Multivalent metals | Can form two or more different positive ions. |
| Reactants | Substances going into a reaction. |
| Products | New substance formed after a reaction. |
| Exothermic reaction | Reaction that releases energy. |
| Endothermic reaction | Reaction that absorbs energy. |