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chemical bonding
physical science ch.13
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chemical Bonding | The joining of atoms to form new substances |
| Chemical Bond | An interaction that holds two atoms together |
| Valence Electrons | An electron in the outermost energy level of an atom |
| Ionic Bond | A bond that forms when electrons are transferred from one atom to another atom |
| Ions | A charged particle that forms when an atom or a group of an atom gains or loses one or more electrons |
| Cryatal Lattice | A 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 of that substance |
| Metallic Bond |