Education Perfect Chemistry Words Flashcards
1
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Ion
A
An atom with a positive or negative charge due to gaining or losing electrons
2
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Cation
A
An atom that has a positive charge after losing electrons.
3
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Anion
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An atom that has a negative charge after gaining electrons
4
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Electron shell
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The outside part of an atom around the nucleus where electrons move around in a certain direction
5
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Valence
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Relating to or denoting electrons involved in or available for chemical bond formation.
6
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Noble gases
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Noble gases have atoms which have atoms that fit in electron shells without having to gain or lose electrons.
