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Chapter 5
8th grade science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| electron dot structure | includes the symbol for the element surrounded by dots |
| chemical bond | the force of attraction that holds two atoms together as a result of the arrangement of electrons between them |
| valence electrons | the outermost electrons |
| ion | an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge |
| ionic bond | the attraction between two oppositely charged ions |
| chemical formula | a combination of symbols that shows the ratio of elements in a compound |
| covalent bond | when nonmetal atoms share electrons |
| double bond | when two atoms share two pairs of electrons |
| triple bond | when two atoms share three pairs of electrons |
| alloy | a mixture made of two or more elements that has properties of the metal |