Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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chemical bonding
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the combining of atoms to form molecules or ionic compounds
2
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chemical bond
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an interaction that holds atoms or ions together
3
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valence electrons
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the outermost energy level of an ion
4
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ionic bond
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a bond that forms when electrons are transferred from one atom to another
5
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ion
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a charged particle that forms when an atom or group of atoms gains or loses electrons
6
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crystal lattice
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the regular pattern in which a crystal is arranged
7
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covalent bond
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a bond formed when atoms share one or more pairs of electrons
8
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molecule
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the smallest unit of a substance
9
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metallic bond
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a bond formed between metals
