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Chemical bonding
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Valence Electrons | The electrons that are in the highest energy level of an atom and that are involved in chemical bonding |
| Electron Dot Diagram | A representation of the valence electrons in an atom, using dots |
| Chemical Bond | The force of attraction that holds two atoms together |
| Ion | An atom or group of atoms that has become electrically charged |
| Ionic Bond | The attraction of oppositely charged ions |
| Ionic Compound | A compound that consists of positive and negative ions |
| Polyatomic Ion | An ion that is made of more than one atom. |
| Chemical Formula | Symbols that show the elements in a compound and the ratio of atoms. |
| Subscript | A number in a chemical formula that tells the number of atoms in a molecule or the ratio of elements in a compound. |
| Crystal | A solid in which the atoms are arranged in a pattern that repeats again and again. |
| Covalent Bond | A chemical bond formed when two atoms share an electron. |
| Molecule | A neutral group of two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds. |
| Metallic Bond | An attraction between a positive metal ion and the electrons surrounding it. |