Biochemistry Vocabulary Flashcards
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Electron Shell or Energy Level
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A grouping of electrons surrounding the nucleus of an atom
2
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Valence Electron
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An electron in the outer shell of an atom which can combine with other atoms to form molecules
3
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Electron Dot Diagram
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Shows the valence electrons for an atom
4
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Ionization Energy
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the minimum energy required to remove the most loosely bound electron of an isolated neutral gaseous atom or molecule
