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vocab chap.4
vocab 11/30
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| is a lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds. | chemical bond |
| is an electron that is associated with an atom, and that can participate in the formation of a chemical bond | valence electron |
| are represented by dots placed around the chemical symbol. | electron dot diagram |
| also called a molecular bond, is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms. | covenant bond |
| a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction. | molecule |
| an asymmetric molecule with non-uniform positive and negative charges; also called dipole. | polar molecule |
| a set of chemical symbols showing the elements present in a compound and their relative proportions, and in some cases the structure of the compound. | chemical formula |
| a set of chemical symbols showing the elements present in a compound and their relative proportions, and in some cases the structure of the compound. | ion |
| form when one atom gives up one or more electrons to another atom. | ionic bond |
| is the force of attraction between valence electrons and the metal ions. | metallic bond |