1.1 Electrons and Chemical Bonding Flashcards
1
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the combining of atoms to form molecules or ionic compounds
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Chemical bonding
2
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an interaction that holds atoms or ions together
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Chemical bond
3
Q
an electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom and that determines the atom’s chemical properties
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Valence electrons
4
Q
the number of protons in an atom
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Atomic number
