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AP Chemistry
Sections 5, 15
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Chemistry
12th Grade
10/08/2011

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Term
Metal + Metal
Definition
Metallic bond
Term
metal + nonmetal
Definition
ionic bond
Term
nonmetal + nonmetal
Definition
covalent bond
Term
When are acids ionic?
Definition
Only when dissolved
Term
Many ions can be explained because they have gained or lost electrons and attain a ___________.
Definition
Noble Gas Configuration
Term
After ions form, they stick together in a ___________ because opposites attract.
Definition
Crystal Lattice
Term
The covalent bond between two atoms depend on what 3 things?
Definition
1. Balance of attractions between one atom's positive nucleus and the other atom's negative electrons
2. Proton-proton repulsions
3. Electron-electron repulsions
Term
What happens if two atoms have half-filled orbitals?
Definition
The interactions balance at a SMALL ENOUGH DISTANCE so the electrons can be close to both nuclie at the same time. THIS IS CALLED A COVALENT BOND
Term
What is a Lewis symbol?
Definition
the atomic symbol surrounded by valence electrons
Term
In a Lewis Symbol, what do the four sides represent?
Definition
The four valence orbitals.
Term
What is the difference in writing the Lewis symbols for positive ions and neg. ions?
Definition
Positive ions show no valence electrons
Negative ions show an octet
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What is the difference in writing the Lewis symbols for positive ions and neg. ions?
Definition
Positive ions show no valence electrons
Negative ions show an octet
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