Chapter 2.1-2.2 Vocab Flashcard

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Smallest unit of an element maintaining its chemical properties?

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Atom

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A substance that cannot be separated or broken down by chemical means.

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Element

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A group of atoms held by chemical forces; the smallest unit of matter that can exist independently and retain chemical properties is a __________.

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Molecule

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Attractive force between oppositely charged ions formed by electron transfer.

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Ionic Bond

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Bond formed by sharing electron pairs.

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Covalent Bond

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Atom that has gained or lost electrons, having a charge.

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Ion

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Attractive force between different substances in contact.

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Adhesion

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Attractive force holding molecules of a material together.

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Cohesion

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Homogeneous mixture with uniform dispersion of substances.

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Solution

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In a solution, the substance that dissolves another is the ___________.

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Solvent