Vocab List SPS2/3_Bonding & Law of Conservation

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Atoms gain/lose electrons for a full outer energy level.

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Octet Rule

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Lose electrons in reactions, form positive ions.

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Metals

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Gain electrons in reactions; form negative ions.

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Nonmetals

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Atom with electrical charge from electron loss/gain.

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Ion

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Ion with a positive charge formed by losing electrons, usually metals or Hydrogen.

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Cation

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Ion with a negative charge formed by gaining electrons; usually nonmetals.

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Anion

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Force holding atoms together.

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Chemical bonding

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Chemical bond between oppositely charged ions (metal + non-metal)

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Ionic Bond

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Shorthand for valence electrons in an atom.

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Electron dot diagram

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Chemical symbols showing the ratio and amount of elements in a compound.

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Chemical formula