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Science Vocab Chap 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chemical Bonding | is the combining of atoms to form molecules or ionic compounds |
| Valence Electron | an electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom and that determines the atom chemical properties |
| Ionic Bond | a bond that forms when electrons are transferred from one atom to another , which results in a positive ion and a negative ion |
| Crystal Lattice | the regular pattern in which a crystal is arranged |
| Covalent Bond | a bond formed when atoms share one or more pairs of electrons |
| Molecule | the smallest unit of a substance that keeps all of the physical and chemical properties of that substance |
| Metallic Bond | a bond formed by the attraction between positively charged metal ions and the electrons around them |
| Chemical Bond | an interaction that holds atoms together |
| Ions | a charged particles that forms when an atom or group of atoms gains or loses one or more electron |