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Chapter 6; Section 2
Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Valence Electrons | An electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom and that determines the atom's chemical properties |
| Lewis Structures | A structural formula in which electrons are represented by dots; dot pairs or dashes between two atomic symbols represent pairs in covalent bonds |
| Unshared Pair | A nonbonding pair of electrons in the valence shell of an atom; also called lone pair |
| Single Bond | A covalent bond in which two atoms share one pair of electrons |
| Double Bond | A covalent bond in which two atoms share two pairs of electrons |
| Triple Bond | A covalent bond in which two atoms share three pairs of electronsf |
| Resonance Structure | In Chemistry, any one of two or more possible configurations of the same compound that have identical geometry but different arrangements of electrons |