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Ch 13 Vocabulary
Physical Science Chapter 13 Vocabulary words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Chemical Bonding? | It is the combining of atoms to form molecules or ionic compunds |
| What is a Chemical Bond? | In is an interaction that holds atoms or ions together |
| What is a valence electron? | An electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom and that determines the atom's chemical properties |
| What is an ionic bond? | It is a bond that forms when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, which results in a positive ion and a negative ion |
| What is an ion? | It is a charged particle that forms when an atom or group of atoms gains or loses one or more electrons |
| What is a crystal lattice? | It is the regular pattern in which a crystal is arranged |
| What is a metallic bond? | It is a bond formed by the attraction between positively charged metal ions and the electrons around them |