UNIT 4 - Vocabulary

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound composed of ions held together by ionic bonds.

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What is the main characteristic of a covalent bond?

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Sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A force that holds atoms together in a compound.

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What are delocalized electrons?

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Electrons that are free to move throughout a metal.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is electronegativity?

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The tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally between atoms.