Chapter Four, Lesson One: Atoms, Bonding, and the Periodic Table Flashcards
1
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valence electrons
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The valence electrons of an atom are those electrons that have the highest energy.
2
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electron dot diagram
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An electron dot diagram includes the symbol for the element surrounded by dots. Each dot stands for one valence electron.
3
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chemical bond
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A chemical bond is the force of attraction that holds atoms together as a result of the rearrangement of electrons between them,
