{12} Electronegativity, Partial Charge, and Nomenclature Flashcards
1
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Define:
Partial Charge?
A
An atom with
1
Q
Define:
Cation?
A
An ion with a positive charge
2
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Define:
Dipole moment?
A
A measure of the seperation of postive and negative charge in a molecule
3
Q
Define:
Electronegativity?
A
The ability of an atom to attract electrons to itself in a covalent bond
4
Q
Define:
Compound?
A
Usually referring to an ionic bond
5
Q
Define:
Polyatomic ion?
A
An ion composing of two or more atoms
6
Q
Define:
Polar Covalent Bond?
A
A covalent bond between two atoms with signifcantly differnt electronegativities, resulting in an uneven distribution of electron density
7
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Define:
Anion?
A
An ion with a negative charge
8
Q
Define:
Salt?
A
Common name for Sodium Chloride
NaCl
9
Q
Define:
Hydrate?
A
A compound that has water molecules attached to it
