Chemical Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
two or more elements that are combined in definite proportions
A
Compound
2
Q
● a force of attraction that holds atoms of different elements in a compound
● relates to other concepts such as molecule formation and chemical reactions
● explains how substances are formed and why they behave in a certain way
A
Chemical Bonding
3
Q
the three subatomic particles:
___ - positively charged
___ - negatively charged
___ - neutral
A
Protons
Electrons
Neutrons
4
Q
● the area where electrons move around its nucleus
● what makes atoms distinguishable from one another
A
Electron Cloud
5
Q
electrons found in the outermost shell of an element
A
Valence Electrons
6
Q
atoms tend to ___ or ___ electrons
A
transfer, share
7
Q
where protons and neutrons are formed
A
Nucleus
