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Ch. 5 Vocab FC
Question | Answer |
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Covalent Bond | A bond between atoms in which electrons are shared |
Ionic Bond | A bond between atoms in which electrons are lost or gained |
Octet Rule | Most atoms need eight valence electrons to be stable |
Valence Electrons | The electrons involved in chemical bonding |
Binary Compound | A molecule composed of two monatomic ions |
Monoatomic Ion | An ion like NA+, K+, or Cl- |
Oxidation Number | A number that indicates how many electrons will be gained or lost during bonding |
Polyatomic Ion | An ion like Co 2- or OH- 3 |