Chapter 1

Question 1

The combining of atoms to form molecules or ionic compounds.

Answer 1

Chemical Bonding

Question 2

An interaction that holds atoms or ions together.

Answer 2

Chemical Bond

Question 3

An electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom and that determines the atom’s chemical properties.

Answer 3

Valence Electron

Question 4

A bond that forms when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, which results in a positive ion and a negative ion.

Answer 4

Ionic Bond

Question 5

A charged particle that forms when an atom or group of atoms gains or loses one or more electrons.

Answer 5

Ion

Question 6

The regular pattern in which a crystal is arranged.

Answer 6

Crystal Lattice

Question 7

A bond formed when atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

Answer 7

Covalent Bond

Question 8

The smallest unit of a substance that keeps all of the physical and chemical properties of that substance.

Answer 8

Molecule