Vocab State Guide Flashcards
1
Q
Chemical Symbols
A
symbols that represent the elements
2
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Chemical Formula
A
the way scientists write a compound using chemical symbols
3
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Subscripts
A
indicate how many atoms of each element there are in a chemical formula
4
Q
Oxidation Numbers
A
show how many electrons an atom gains, loses, or shares when it chemically combines with another element
5
Q
Chemical Nomenclature
A
the system used to name chemical substances
6
Q
Ion
A
atom or molecule that has lost or gained one or more of its outer electrons
7
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Monatomic Ions
A
ions of only one element
8
Q
Cations
A
positively charged ions
9
Q
Anions
A
negatively charged ions
10
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Ionic Compounds
A
compounds formed from ions bonded together by electrical forces
11
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Polyatomic Ions
A
ions of multiple elements
12
Q
Oxyanions
A
polyatomic anions that contain oxygen
