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Chemistry Unit 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Valence Electrons | Outermost electrons that determine reactivity of an element |
| Bonds | Force that hold atoms together in a compound. Simultaneous attraction of valence electrons. Most atoms want a stable octet or 8 in the outer shell. Except H, H3m Li, and B3 |
| Making a Bond | Energy is released; Potential energy decrease; stability increases. Bonded atoms are more stable with less energy |
| Breaking a Bond | Energy is absorbed increasing potential energy. Stability decreases. Unbounded atoms are less stable with more energy |
| Ionic Bonds | Transfer of e- from one atom to another; results in formation ions; positive cation and negative anion. Formed between metal and nonmetals/polyatomic ions |
| Ionic Solids | High boiling and melting points. Just ions. Crystaline as solids; brittle; shatter and don't bend. Conduct electricity in liquid and aqueous phase |
| Electronegativity difference | Equal to or greater than 1.7 |
| Electronegativity | An atom's ability to attract electrons |