Ionic Bonds Gizmo Vocab

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Chemical bond

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Force that holds atoms together

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Affinity

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Natural relationship

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ion

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electrically charged atom that has gained or lost electrons

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Ionic bond

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Attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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Metal:

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Malleable element that conducts heat and electricity well.

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Nonmetal

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Poor conductor of heat and electricity

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Octet rule

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Atoms are most stable with eight valence electrons.

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Shell

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Electrons orbit the nucleus.

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Valence electron

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Electron in the outermost shell of an atom.

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Ductile:

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can be drawn into wires