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Physical Science
Flashcards on Chemical Bonds
Term | Definition |
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Chemical Formula | Indicates the elements in a compound and the ratio of those elements |
Chemical Bond | Force that holds atoms together in a compound. |
Ionic Bond | Electrons are transferred, creating opposite charges which attract. |
Ion | An atom that has gained or lost electrons. |
Positive Ion | Lost an electron(more protons) |
Negative Ion | Gained an Electron(fewer protons) |
Covalent Bond | Force of attraction between atoms in a molecule that share electrons. |
Polar Molecule | Electrons are shared unevenly |
Nonpolar Molecule | Electrons are shared evenly |
Toxic | Poisonous |
Volatile | Evaporates Easily |
Oxidation Number | Combining ability of an element |
Binary Compound | Composed of two elements |
Polyatomic Ions | Group of charged atoms that acts as a single ion |
Hydrate | Ionic compound that has water chemically attached to its ions |