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Ionic Bonding/Electrovalence
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Chemistry
11th Grade
05/11/2009

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Term
Ionic Bond
Definition
The complete transfer of electrons from the outer level of one atom to the outer level of another.
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Ionic Reaction
Definition
Formation of ions.
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Oxidation Reaction
Definition
A chemical reaction which involves the loss of electrons.
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Reduction Reaction
Definition
A chemical reaction which involves the gain of electrons.
Term
Oxidizing Agent
Definition
Sustance which has the ability to gain electrons and causes the oxidation to occur.
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Reducing Agent
Definition
Substance which can be oxidized.
Term
Cation
Definition
Positive ion
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Anion
Definition
Negative ion
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Ionization Energy
Definition
Energy required to remove an electron from an atom.
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Electron affinity
Definition
Energy released when an electron is added to an atom.
Term
Endothermic
Definition
Energy is absorbed (reactant)
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Exothermic
Definition
Energy is released (product)
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Ionic Formula
Definition
Ratio of the ions
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Chemical Formula
Definition
Ratio of the elements.
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