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Exam 1 Earth Science
Atoms and bonding
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| compound | mix of elements |
| atomic number | Top of sqaure and its number of protons |
| atomic weight | number of protons + neutrons. Electrons very light so no count. It is also the average atomic weight |
| maximum stability | outermost orbital filled with electrons (8) |
| chemical compounds | form when atoms of different elements combine in a specific ratio. Chemical bonds hold atoms together |
| ionic bonding | weaker, take or lose an electron |
| covalent bonding | share electron, relatively strong |
| Van der Waals bonding | weak attraction between electrically neutral molecules, weak in solids, strong in liquids |
| Metallic bonds | free moving electrons that are all shared |