Ionic Bonding
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A
AnionA negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons. | |
Aqueous SolutionA solution in which a substance is dissolved in water. | |
B
Boiling PointThe temperature at which a liquid changes into a gas. | |
BrittleLikely to crack or shatter when force is applied. | |
C
CationA positively charged ion formed by losing electrons. | |
Charge BalanceThe requirement that the total positive and negative charges in a compound are equal. | |
Chemical FormulaA combination of symbols showing the elements or ions present in a compound and their simplest ratio. | |
Crystal LatticeA giant three-dimensional repeating arrangement of ions. | |
E
Electrical ConductivityThe ability of a substance to allow electric current to flow. | |
Electron ConfigurationThe arrangement of electrons in an atom's energy levels. | |