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Science Vocabulary 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ionic bond | The force of attraction between the opposite charges of the ions in an ionic compound. |
| Metals | Elements that is shiny, malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of heat and electricity. |
| Non metal | Elements that usually is a gas or brittle solid at room temperature, is not malleable or ductile, is a poor conductor of heat and electricity, and typically is not shiny. |
| Ionic compound | A neutral substances formed when metals transfer electrons to nonmetals, creating oppositely charged ions ( cations and anions) that attract each other. |
| Ions | Charged particles that has either more or fewer electrons than protons. |
| Cation | A positively charged ion formed when an atom or molecule loses one or more electrons, resulting in more protons than electrons. |
| Anions | Negatively charged ion formed when an atom or molecule gains one or more electrons, resulting in more electrons than protons. |
| Polyatomic ion | Positively or negatively charged, covalently bonded group of atoms. |
| Covalent Bond | Attraction formed between atoms when they share electrons. |
| Metallics Bond | Occurs because some electrons move freely among a metal’s positively charged ions, explains properties with such as ductility and the ability to conduct electricity. |