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Physical Science
Flashcards on Chemical Bonds
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |