Electrons and Chemical Bonding 1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
the combining of atoms to form molecules or ionic compounds
A
chemical bonding
2
Q
an interaction that holds atoms or ions together
A
chemical bond
3
Q
an electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom and that determines the atom’s chemical properties
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valence electron
4
Q
number of protons in an atom
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atomic number
