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Science Vocab. 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Binary Compound | compound that is composed of 2 elements |
| Chemical Bond | Force that holds atoms together |
| Chemical Formula | chemical shorthand uses symbols to tell elements in a compound |
| Covalent Bond | attraction formed between atom when they share electrons |
| Hydrate | compound that has water chemically attached |
| ion | charged particle with either more or fewer electrons than protons |
| Ionic Bond | attraction form between opposite ions |
| Molecule | neutral particle formed by electron sharing |
| Nonpolar Molecule | shares electrons charge is not opposite |
| oxidation number | + or - # shares how many electrons gained or lost |
| Polar Molecule | molecule with slightly positive end and slightly negative |
| Polyatomic Ion | +or - charged covalent bond of atom |