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Ch. 5 Vocab FC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |