Ionic Bonding/Electrovalence – Flashcards
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| Ionic Bond |
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| The complete transfer of electrons from the outer level of one atom to the outer level of another. |
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| Ionic Reaction |
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| Formation of ions. |
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| Oxidation Reaction |
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| A chemical reaction which involves the loss of electrons. |
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| Reduction Reaction |
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| A chemical reaction which involves the gain of electrons. |
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| Oxidizing Agent |
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| Sustance which has the ability to gain electrons and causes the oxidation to occur. |
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| Reducing Agent |
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| Substance which can be oxidized. |
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| Cation |
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| Positive ion |
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| Anion |
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| Negative ion |
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| Ionization Energy |
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| Energy required to remove an electron from an atom. |
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| Electron affinity |
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| Energy released when an electron is added to an atom. |
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| Endothermic |
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| Energy is absorbed (reactant) |
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| Exothermic |
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| Energy is released (product) |
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| Ionic Formula |
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| Ratio of the ions |
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| Chemical Formula |
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| Ratio of the elements. |
