Chemistry Of Matter Flashcards
Chemical bonding
The combining of atoms to form new substances
Valence electron
Electron In the outermost energy level of an atom
Ionic bonding
Bonding that transfers electrons
Ion
An atom that has become charged because of the loss or gain of electrons
Ionization
Process of removing electrons and forming ions
Ionization energy
Energy required for ionization
Electron affinity
Tendency of an atom to attract electrons
Crystal lattice
Regular, repeating arrangement of atoms
Covalent bonding
Bonding that involves the sharing of electrons
Diatomic element
Element who has atoms that can form covalent bonds with another atom of the same element
Molecule
Combination of atoms formed by a covalent bond
Network solid
Covalent substance whose molecules are very large because the atoms involved continue to bond to one another
Polyatomic ion
Group of covalent lay bonded atoms that acts like a single atom when combing with other atoms
Metallic bond
Bond formed by atom of metals, in which the outer electrons of the atoms form a common electron cloud
Oxidation number
Number of electrons an atom gains, loses, or shares when it forms chemical bonds
