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Chp6Vocab_Ernst
Chp 6 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electron Dot Diagram | A model of an atom where each dot represents a valence electron |
| Ion | An atom that has a net positive or negative electric charge |
| Anion | An ion with a negative charge |
| Cation | An ion with a positive charge |
| Chemical Bond | The force that holds atoms or ions together as a unit |
| Ionic Bond | The force that holds cations and anions together |
| Chemical Formula | A notation that shows what elements a compound contains and the ratio of the atoms or ions of these elements in the compound |
| Crystals | Solids whose particles are arranged in a lattice structure |
| Covalent Bond | Chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of valence electrons |
| Molecule | Neutral group of atoms that are joined together by one or more convalent bonds |
| Polar Covalent Bond | Convalent bond where electrons aren't shared equally |
| Polyatomic Ion | A covalently bonded group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge and acts as a unit |
| Metallic Bond | Attraction between a metal cation and the shared electrons that it surrounds |
| Alloy | A mixture of two or more elements. At least one is a metal. |