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11/17/2008

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anion
Definition
ion with a negative charge
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binary ionic compound
Definition
an ionic compound hat consists of cations of one element and the anions of another element
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cation
Definition
an ion with a positive charge
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electroneutrality
Definition
condition of having equal numbers of positive and negatie charges
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isoelectric
Definition
having the same electron configuration as another atom
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ion
Definition
an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge because it has gained electrons
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ionic compound
Definition
any chemcal compound that is composed of oppositely charged ions
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octet rule
Definition
tendency of atoms to gain or lose electrons so that their outer S and P orbitals have 8 electrons
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subscript
Definition
a whole number written below and to right of an element's symbol that denotes the number of atoms in the formula
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coulombic force
Definition
the attraction or repulsion between two objects that have electric charges
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crystal lattice
Definition
repetitive geometric arrangement of points in space about which atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged to form a crystal structure
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halide
Definition
a salt that is composed of cations combined with anions of one of the halogen elements
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ionic bond
Definition
the coulumbic force of attactions between ions of opposite charge
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lattice energy
Definition
energy released when well separated atoms, ions, or molecultes come together to form a crystal
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unit cell
Definition
simplest repeating unit in a crystal call
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anhydrous
Definition
without water
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hydrate
Definition
ionic compound that contains precise numbers of water moldecules in its crystal lattice
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mineral
Definition
naturally occurring inorganic substance that has definite composition and ordered structure
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oxidation number
Definition
number assigned to an atom in a polyatomic or molecular compound based on an assumption of complete transfer of electrons
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oxyanion
Definition
negative polyatomic ion containing oxygen
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polyatomic ions
Definition
electrically charged group of 2 or more chemically bonded atoms that functions as a single ion
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salt
Definition
ionic compound that is composed of cations bonded to anions, than oxide hydroxide
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silicate
Definition
any compound containing silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals and possibly hydrogen
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metals tend to form ______
Definition
cations
Term
metals tend to form ______
Definition
cations
Term
nonmetals tend to form _______
Definition
anions
Term
opposite charges of anions and cations form a tightly packed substance of bonded ions called a _______________
Definition
Crystal structure
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Salts have (high/low) melting & boiling points and usually (do/do not) conduct electricity in a solid state
Definition
High melting and boiling points
Usually Do NOT conduct electricity
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Salts conduct electricity when __________________
Definition
melted or dissolved in water.
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By losing an electron, a metal atom becomes (anion/cation)
Definition
cation
Term
A __________________ is a negatively charged polyatomic ion containing oxygen.
Definition
oxyanion
Term
______________ are compounds that contain water molecules within the crystal lattice
Definition
Hydrates
Term
_____________ ions are found in silicates
Definition
Polyatomic ions
Term
_____________ a group of 2 or more atoms bonded together that function as a single unit.
Definition
Term
A _____ of_________ is needed to break chemical bonds between atoms. _________ is released when bonds form between atoms.
Definition
Input of Energy
Energy is released
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______ are electrically charged particles that have different chemical properties that their parent atoms.
Definition
Ions
Term
Some atoms may gain or lose electrons to acheive electron configurations that are _______________ with a __________
Definition
ISOELECTRIC with a NOBLE GAS.
Term
Formula for
Calcium Chloride
Definition
Term
Formula for
Magnesium Oxide
Definition
Term
Formula for
Sodium Iodide
Definition
Term
Formula of
Calcium Sulfide
Definition
Term
Formula for
Potassium Nitride
Definition
Term
Formula for
Copper(I) bromide
Definition
Term
Formula for
Aluminum Nitride
Definition
Term
Formula for
Iron (II) oxide
Definition
Term
Formula for
Iron (III) oxide
Definition
Term
Formula for
lead (IV) oxide
Definition
Term
Formula for
tin(II) oxide
Definition
Term
iron(III)chloride
Definition
Term
niobium (V) chloride
Definition
Term
manganese (II) iodide
Definition
Term
silver (I) sulfide
Definition
Term
Group 17 elements include the simple anions F-, Cl-, Br_, I-, and Ar- which are called ________
Definition
Halides
Term
Where are the weak points in a crystal?
(center or edges)
Definition
edges
Term
Most electron affinities are (positive/negative)
Definition
negative
Term
5 Characteristics of ionic compounds
Definition
1) solids at room temperature
2) hard and brittle
3) high melting points and boiling points
4) do not conduct electricity in solid form
5) good conductors of electricity in liquid state and when dissolved in water.
Term
penta-
Definition
5
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hemi-
Definition
2
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hexa-
Definition
6
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hepta-
Definition
7
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