chemistry bonds Flashcards
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hydrates
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A hydrate is an ionic compound that has water molecules trapped in its crystal structure.
2
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Acid
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An acid consists of an amount of H+ and a negative ion(s) when these compounds are dissolved they become acidic.
3
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covalent
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a covalent bond is a bond where electrons are shared betweens atoms in molecular compunds to achieve a stable electroon configurtation
4
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Ionic Bond
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an ionic bond is when the cation gives its electrons to the anions. this causes a electrostatic attraction between the cation and the anion. when they transfer electrons it makes each have a stable electron configuration.
