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Chapter 13 Vocab
What is Chemical Bonding ?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Chemical Bonding | The combining of atoms to form molocules or ionic compounds. |
| Chemical Bond | An interaction that holds atoms or ions together. |
| Valance Electron | An electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom and that determines the atoms chemical properties. |
| Ionic Bond | A bond that forms when electrons are transferred from one atom to another , which results in a postive ion and a negitive ion. |
| Ion | A charged particle that forms when an atom or group of atoms fains or loses one or more electron. |
| Crystal Lattice | The regular pattern in which a crystal is arranged. |
| Covalent Bond | A bond formed when atoms share one or more pairs of electrons . |
| Molecule | The smallest unit of a substance that keeps all of the physical and chemical properties. |
| Metallic Bond | A bond formed by the attraction between postivively charged metal ions and the electrons around them . |