click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Chapter 22 and 23
Physical Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| valence electrons | the electrons in the outer most energy level of an atom |
| octet rule | elements bond to make an outer energy level full of electrons(usually eight) to become stable |
| ion | charged particle |
| ionic bond | a bond in which electrons are transferred; the resulting ions attract each other |
| oxidation number | usually the charge of the ion |
| polyatomic ion | covalently bonded group of atoms with a charge |
| covalent bond | bond in which one or more pairs of electrons are shared by two atoms |
| polar covalent | electrons are shared unevenly creating a slightly negative and a slightly positive end of the molecole |
| synthesis | two or more substances combine to form one substance |
| decomposition | one substance breaks down into two or more substances |
| single displacement | one element replaces another element in a compound |
| double displacement | both positive ions switch to form new substances |
| combustion | a reactant burns in the presence of oxygen to create water and carbon dioxide |