Science def Flashcards
1
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Def of chemical change
A
A chemical change is when a new substance forms during a chemical reaction due to the break and/or forming of bonds
2
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What is an ionic bond
A
An ionic bond is the electrostatic force of attraction between a metal ion (cation) and a non-metallic ion ( anion)
2
Q
Def of physical change
A
Physical change does not create a new substance, it only changes in shape or state
3
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What is a covalent bond
A
A covalent bond is when non metal atoms share their valence electrons( to gain a full v shell)
