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Science vocab 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electron Dot Diagram | a model of an atom in which each dot represents a valence electron. |
| Ion | an atom or group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge. |
| Anion | an ion with a negative charge. |
| Cation | an ion with a positive charge |
| Chemical Bond | the force that holds atoms or ions together |
| Ionic Bond | force that holds cations and anions together |
| Chemical Formula | a notation that shows what elements a compound contains and the ratio of the atoms or ions of these elements in the compound. |
| Chrystals | solids who's particles are arranged in a lattice structure |
| Covalent Bond | Sharing of electrons form this bond |
| Molecule | a neutral group of atoms that are joined together by one or more covalent bonds. |
| Polar Covalent Bond | A covalent bond in which electrons aren't shared equally |
| Poly-atomic Ion | a covalently bonded group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge and acts as a unit. |
| Metallic Bond | the attraction between a metal cation and the shared electrons that surround it. |
| Alloy | a mixture of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal. |