| Term | Definition |
|---|
| intra molecular force | an attraction between atoms inside a molecule |
| dipole | a molecule with an uneven charge distribution; a polar molecule |
| covalent | a bond formed by the sharing of electrons |
| intermolecular force | a force that holds molecules near each other |
| crystal lattice | a repetitive geometric arrangement of points in space about which atoms, irons, or molecules are arranged to form a crystal structure |
| silicate | an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge because it has lost or gained electrons |
| coulombic force | the attraction or repulsion between two objects that have electric charges |
| ionic compound | any chemical compound that is composed of oppositely charged ions |
| octect rule | the tendency of atoms of elements to gain or lose electrons so that their outer s and p orbitals are full with eight electrons |
| isolelectronic | having the same electron configuration as another atom |
| binary ionic compound | an ionic compound that consists of cations of one element and the anions of another element |
| ionic bond | the coulombic force of attraction between ions of opposite charge |
| electroneutrality | the condition of having equal numbers of positive and negative charges |
| deliquescent | extremely water-loving; literally turns into a puddle when left exposed to air |
| cation | an ion that has a positive charge |
| anhydrous | adjective meaning "without water" |
| oxidation number | a number assigned to an atom in a polyatomic ion or molecular compound based on an assumption of complete transfer of electrons; apparent charge on atom or iron |
| salt | an ionic compound that is composed of cations bonded to anions, other than oxide or hydroxide anions |
| polyatomic ion | an electrically-charged group of two or more chemically bonded atoms that functions as a single ion |
| mineral | a naturally occuring inorganic substance that has a definite composition and ordered structure. |
| hydrate | an ionic compound that contains precise numbers of water molecules in its crystal lattice |
| oxyanion | a negative polyatomic ion containing oxygen |
| hygroscopic | adjective meaning that a compound likes to absorb water |
| electronegativity | a measure of an element's tendency to attract electrons in a bond |
| desiccant | a substance that gains water molecules so easily that it can be used to remove water from other substances; a drying agent. |
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