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unit 2 definitions
science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| valance electron | 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 between oppositely charged ions |
| ionic compound | A compound that consist of positive and negative ions |
| poly atomic ions | an ion that is made of more than one atom |
| chemical formula | symbols that show the elements in a compound and the ratio of an atom |
| 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 electrons |
| molecules | 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. |