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Science Vocab. 6
Term | Definition |
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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 |