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Chapter 6 Vocabulary Physical Science A
Vocabulary terms for chapter 6 in Physical Science A
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11/16/2010

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Electron Dot Diagram
Definition
A diagram of an atom, ion or molecule in which each dot represents a valence. electron.
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Ion
Definition
An atom or group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge.
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Anion
Definition
An ion with a negative charge.
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Cation
Definition
An ion with a positive charge.
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Chemical Bond
Definition
The force that holds atoms or ions together as a unit.
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Ionic Bond
Definition
The force that holds cations and anions together.
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Chemical Formula
Definition
Notation that shows what elements a compound contains and the ratio of the atoms or ions of these elements and the ratio of the atoms or ions of these elements in the compound.
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Crystals
Definition
Solids whose particles are arranged in a lattice structure.
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Covalent Bond
Definition
A chemical bond in which two atoms share a pair of valence electrons.
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Molecule
Definition
A neutral group of atoms that are joined together by one or more covalent bonds.
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Polar Covalent Bond
Definition
A covalent bond in which electrons are not shared equally.
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Polyatomic Ion
Definition
A covalently bond in which electrons are not shared equally.
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Metallic Bond
Definition
The attraction between a metal cation and the shared electrons that surround it.
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Alloy
Definition
A mixture of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, that has the characteristic properties of metal.
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