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| Ionic Bond - Regina Herrera |
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| A chemical bond formed between two ions with different charges. Bonds with Non-metals and Metals. |
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| Covalent Bonds - Regina Herrera |
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| Bond formed when non-metals share elections. Non-metals bonding together. |
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| To convert or be converted totally or partially into ions. |
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| Elements that have a shiny surface, generally good conductors of heat and electricity. EX: Mg - Magnesium; Ba- Barium |
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| Non- Metal - Regina Herrera |
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| Poor conductors of heat and electricty when compared to Metals. EX: H - Hydrogen |
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| Valence Electron - Regina Herrera |
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| An electron in an outer shell of an atom that can participate in forming chemical bonds with other atoms. |
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| Molecule - Regina Herrera |
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| The smallest partical of a substance that retains the chemical and physical properties of the substance and is composed of two or more atoms. **(A small partical, a tiny one) |
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| Metallic - Regina Herrera |
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Of relating to or having the characteristics of a metal. Containing a metal. |
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| Octet Rule - Regina Herrera |
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Atoms tend to combine in such a way that they have 8 electrons in their valence shells, giving them the same electronic configuration as a noble gas. [image] |
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| Not readily reactive with other elements; forming few or no chemical compounds. |
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| Transtion Metal - Regina Herrera |
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| Located on the periodic table between the Non-metals and the metals. Having an incomplete inner electron shell. They are characterized by multiple valences, colored compounds, and the ability to form stable complex ions. |
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| Conductivity - Regina Herrera |
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| Is the measure of the ability of a material to conduct either electricity (electrical conductivity) or heat (thermal conductivity). |
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