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2.1 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | smallest basic unit of matter |
| element | substance made of only one type of atom that can't be broken down by chemical means |
| compound | substance made of atoms of different elements that are bonded together in a particular ratio |
| ion | atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons |
| ionic bond | chemical bond found through the electrical force between oppositely charged ions |
| covalent bond | chemical bond formed when two atoms share one more pairs of electrons |
| molecule | two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds; not necessarily a compound |