Chapter 4 Atoms & Bonding Flashcards
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Valence electron
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The valence electrons of an atom are those electrons that have the highest energy.
2
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Electron dot diagram
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An electron dot diagram includes the symbol for the element surrounded by dots.
3
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Chemical bond
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A chemical bond is the force of attraction that holds atoms together.
4
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Covalent bond
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The chemical bond formed when 2 atoms share electrons is called a covenant bond.
5
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Molecule
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The 2 bonded Florine atoms form a molecule.
6
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Double bond
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This time the 2 atoms share 2 pairs of electrons, forming a double bond.
7
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Triple bond
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Atoms of some elements, such as nitrogen, can share 3 pairs of electrons, forming a triple bond.
8
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Molecular compounds
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9
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Nonpolar bond
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Polar
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