Electrons and chemical bonding new book 8th grade Flashcards
1
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Chemical bonding
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The combining of atoms to form molecules or ionic compounds
2
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Chemical bond
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An interaction that holds atoms or ions together
3
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Valence Electron
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An electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom and that determines the atom’s chemical properties
4
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Atomic number
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The number of protons in an atom
