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Chapter 6 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electron dot diagram | A diagram of an atom, ion or molecule in which each dot represents a valence electron. |
| Ion | An atom or group of atoms that have a positive or negative 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 |
| Chemical Formula | Notation that shows what elements a compound and the ratio of the atoms or ions of these elements in the compound |
| Crystals | Solids who particles are arranged in a lattice structure. |
| Covalent Bond | A chemical bond in which two atoms share a pair of valence electrons |
| Molecule | A neutral group of atoms that are joined together by one or more covalent bonds |
| Polar Covalent Bond | Electric charge leading to a molecule or its chemical groups having an electric dipole or multiple moment |
| Polyatomic ion | A charged chemical species composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded or of a metal complex that can be considered to be acting as a single unit. |
| Metallic Bond | A chemical bond in which electrons are shared over many nuclei and electronic conduction occurs |
| Alloy | A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements |
| Ionic Bond | The force that holds cations and anions together (missing word) |