Chemistry Chapter 6 Vocab, part 1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Electron Dot Diagram | A diagram of an atom in which each dot represents a valence electron. |
| Stable Electron Configuration | -Atoms will gain or lose electrons to become stable -8 in the outer shell makes most electrons stable |
| Ion | An atom that has a positive or negative charge |
| Anion | An ion with a negative charge (-) |
| Cation | An ion with a positive charge (+) |
| Chemical Bond | The force that holds atoms or ions together |
| Ionic Bond | -The force that holds anions and cations together -The sum of the charge must be zero!! |
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