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Nomenclature
Nomenclature vocabulary practice
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Binary compounds | compounds composed of two elements |
| Subscript | lower numbers that indicate the number of ions in formula |
| Superscript | upper right numbers that indicate the charge on an ion |
| Cation | positively charged ions |
| Anions | negatively charged ions |
| Ionic bond | formed when valence electrons are transferred from one atom to another creating ions. A positive ion (cation) sticks to a negative ion (anion). |
| Covalent bond | formed when valence electrons are shared between two atoms, so that each atom gets a filled valence shell. |