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Molecules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |