Chapter Four, Lesson Two: Ionic Bonds Flashcards
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ion
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An ion is an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge.
2
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polyatomic ion
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Ions that are made up of more than one atom are called polyatomic ions.
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ionic bond
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An ionic bond is the attraction between two oppositely charged ions.
4
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ionic compound
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The resulting compound from an ionic bond is called an ionic compound.
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chemical formula
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A chemical formula is a group of symbols that shows the ratio of elements in a compound.
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subscripts
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Subscripts tell the ratio of elements in a compound.
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crystal
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Some groups of ionic compounds form an orderly, three-dimensional arrangement called a crystal.
