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Chapter 5 Test
Chapter 5 Vocabulary for Physical Science Prentice Hall Book
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8th Grade
12/12/2010

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valence electrons
Definition
the electrons that have the highest energy level and held the most loosely
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electron dot diagram
Definition
includes the symbol for the element surrounded by dots
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chemical bond
Definition
is the force of attraction that holds two atoms together as a result of the rearrangement of electrons between them
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ion
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is an atom or group of atoms that has an electrical charge
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polyatomic ion
Definition
ions that are made of more than one atom
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ionic bond
Definition
is that attraction between two oppositely charged ions
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ionic compounds
Definition
a compound that consists of positive and negative ions
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chemical formula
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is a combonation of symbols that shows the ration of elements in a compound
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subscript
Definition
tells you the ratio of elements in the compound
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crystal
Definition
ions form an orderly three dimensional arrangemeent called
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covalent bond
Definition
the chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons
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molecule
Definition
is a nuetral group of atoms joined by covalent bonds
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double bond
Definition
when two atoms share two pairs of electrons
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triple bond
Definition
when atoms share three pairs of electrons
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molecular compound
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is a compound that is composed of molecules
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polar bond
Definition
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
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is a mixture made of two or more elements at least one of which is metal
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metallic bond
Definition
an attraction between a poitive meetal ion and the many electrons surrounding it.
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