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Atoms and Bonding
Chapter Five CA Physical Science Vocab and Main Points
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Science
8th Grade
01/02/2008

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Term
Valence electron
Definition
The electrons that are in the highest energy level of an atom and that are involved in chemical reactions.
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electron dot diagram
Definition

A representation of the valence electrons in an atom, using dots.

 

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*chemical bond*
Definition

The force that holds atoms together.

Atoms are either shared or transfered between 2 atoms  

Term
Periodic Table
Definition
A chart of the elements showing the repeating patten of their properties
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Highest Valence Number
Definition
8
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Period
Definition
A Horizontal row on the Chart
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PT is aranged horizontaly in order of_______
Definition
increasing atomic number(number of protons)
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Group
Definition
Elements in the same PT column
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Elements w/ in a Group have the same _______
Definition
Number of Valances
Term
___________ increases as you move across the periods.
Definition
The number of Valences
Term

inert gasses

 

Name 3 facts  

Definition
  1. group18
  2. 8 valence electons
  3. stable unlikely to transfer 
Term

Halogens

2 FACTS 

Definition
  1. GROUP 17
  2. 7 VALeNCES 
Term

alkali  metals

3 faCts  

Definition
  1. group 1
  2. 1 valence
  3. react by loosing there electon
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Metals

 2 FACTS

Definition
  1. 2-12
  2. React by loosing there electron
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nonmetales

3 facts 

Definition
  1. green portion of the chart
  2. react by gaining
  3. 4 electrons
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semimetales

3 facts 

Definition
  1. zig zag line
  2. gain or loose
  3. 3-6 valence
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Hydrogen

3 facts 

Definition
  1. above group one
  2. reactive
  3. one valance
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Ion
Definition
-An atom or group of atoms that has become electrically charged-
Term
polyatomic ions
Definition
an ion that is made of more that one atom
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Ionic Bond
Definition
the attraction between oppitely charged ions
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***Ionic compound***
Definition
A compound that consists of + and - ions
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~Chemical formula~
Definition
a combination of symbols(symbols) that repersents the elements in a compound &their proportions
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subscript
Definition
a number in a chemical formula that tells the number of atoms in the molecule or the ratio of elements in a compound
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*C*r*y*s*t*a*l*
Definition
an orderly 3demention  pattern of ions or atoms in a solid
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covalent bond
Definition
A chemical bond formed when 2 atoms share electrons
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molecule
Definition
a neutral particle made of two or more atoms joined by covalent bonds
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Double double Bond bond
Definition
A chemical bond formed when atons share 2 pairs of electrons
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molecular compound
Definition

A compound that is composed of molecules

   componnd

Term

triple bonds triple bonds triple bonds

1....2....

Definition
A chenical bond formed when atoms share 3 pairs of electrons
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polar bond
Definition
a covalent bond which electrons are shared unequally
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Non-polar bond
Definition
a covalent bond in which electrons are shared
Term
Alloy
Definition
a mixture of 2 or more elements 1 of which is metal
Term
Are Alloys stronger or weeker than pure metals?
Definition
stonger
Term
Are Alloys more reactive or less reavtive than pure metals?
Definition
less
Term
True or false?
 metal atoms combine in regular patterns in which the valence electons are NOT    free to move about? 
Definition
FALSE!!!!!!
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~WHAT IS A METALIC BOND?~
Definition
An attraction between a positive metal ion and the electrons surrounding it.
Term
name 4 matallic properties........
Definition
Maleability
Ductility
Luster
Electrical and thermal conductivity 
 
Term
what is a physical property?
Definition
a  chericteristic of substance that can be observed with out changing the subtace into another substance
Term
whats a CHEMICAL  property?
Definition
a characteristic of a substinice that desribes its ability to change into other subtance
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~^*CHEMISTRY*^~
Definition
The study of matter and how matter changes
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matter
Definition
is anything that has mass and takes up space
Term
PhYSicaL ChAnGe
Definition
is anychange that alters the form or the apperiance
Term

?chemical change?

Definition
A change in matter that produces 1 or more new substance
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Reactants
Definition
the that under goes change in a chemical reaciton
Term
Chemical Equation
Definition
Term
Conservation of matter
Definition
that during chemical reation matter is neither created or destroied
Term
Open system
Definition

matter an go and leave at any time

 

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Closed system
Definition

matter isnt allowed to o or enter

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Coefficient
Definition
the number placed in front of a chemical raction
Term
synthesis
Definition
the reaction of hydrogen&oxygen to make water
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Decomposition
Definition
It occurs then compunds break down into simpler products
Term
the last step to classifying chemical reactions
Definition
REPLACEMENT
Term
what is activantion energy?
Definition
the min. amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction
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Concentration
Definition
is the amount of a substance in a given volume
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catalyst
Definition
is a material that increases the rate if a reaction
Term
ENZYMES
Definition
THE cells IN your BODY contain BIOLOGICAL catalysts
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INHAbitor
Definition
a material used to work by preventing the rate of a reaction
Term
Combustion
Definition
a rapid reaction between fuel and oxygen
Term
Fuel
Definition
a material that releases energy when it burns
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