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Science Chapter 5 Quiz
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8th Grade
11/08/2010

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Valence electrons
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Electrons that have the highest energy level and are held the most loosely. They are in the outermost shell.
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Electron dot diagram
Definition
A diagram that includes the symbol for the element surrounded by dots, which represent valence electrons
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Chemical bond
Definition
A force of attraction that holds two atoms together
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Ion
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An atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge
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Polyatomic ions
Definition
Ions that are made of more than one atom
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Ionic bond
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The attraction between two oppositely charged ions
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Ionic compound
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A compound that consists of positive and negative ions
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Chemical formula
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A combination of symbols that shows the ratio of elements in a compound
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Subscript
Definition
It tells you the ratio of elements in the compound
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Crystal
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An orderly, 3-D arrangement formed by ions
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Covalent bond
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The chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons
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Molecule
Definition
A neutral group of atoms joined by covalent bonds
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Double bond
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A bond in which two atoms share two pairs of electrons
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Triple bond
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A bond in which two atoms share three pairs of electrons
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Molecular compound
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A compound that is composed of molecules
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Polar bond
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A covalent bond in which electrons are shared unequally
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Nonpolar bond
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A covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally
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Alloy
Definition
A mixture made of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal
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Metallic bond
Definition
An attraction between a metal ion and the many electrons surrounding it
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