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Molecules
Term | Definition |
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Molecule | particle formed when two or more atoms chemically combine |
Compound | particle formed when two or more atoms of different elements chemically combine |
Molecular Formulas | Depict the elements present and the number of each atom present in the molecule |
Ionic Bonds | formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another atom |
Covalent Bonds | strong chemical bonds formed between atoms that share electrons |
Structural Formulas | show how atoms bond and are arranged in various molecules |
Polar Molecules | molecules with a slightly negative end and a slightly positive end |
Hydrogen Bonds | a weak attraction between the slightly positive end of one polar molecule and the slightly negative end of another polar molecule |