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Atoms & Bonding
atoms, bonds, physical science, valence electron
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| valence electrons | electrons found in the outer energy shell. these are the electrons that can make compounds. |
| chemical bond | the attraction between two atoms that are combined |
| electron dot diagram | the element symbol with the valence electrons represented by dots. |
| ion | an atom or group of atoms that have become electrically charged |
| ionic bond | a chemical bond where the electrons from one element are gained or lost to another element |
| covalent bond | a chemical bond where the electrons are shared by two or more elements. |
| metallic bond | a bond between two metals where the electrons are around the metal |