Unit Quiz: Bonding

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Chemical bonds

The force that holds atoms together.

Anion

Negatively charged ion.

Cation

Positively charged ion.

Electrolyte

A substance that dissolves in water to conduct electricity.

Ionic bond

Bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal by transferring electrons.

Crystal lattice

Repeating pattern of ions in an ionic compound.

Monatomic ion

Ion consisting of one atom.

Polyatomic ion

Ion composed of multiple atoms.

Oxyanion

A polyatomic ion containing oxygen.

Octet Rule

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve 8 valence electrons.

What is a covalent bond?

A bond where atoms share electrons.

What does VSEPR stand for?

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Model

What is the structure of a binary acid?

H + one other element.

What determines the charge of an ion?

The number of electrons lost or gained, often following group trends.

How is a polar covalent bond characterized?

Unequal sharing of electrons.

What is a molecule?

A group of covalently bonded atoms.

What is a dipole in chemistry?

A separation of charges in a molecule due to unequal sharing of electrons.

What is the naming convention for binary acids?

"Hydro-" + root + "-ic acid".

What’s an example of an oxyacid?

H₂SO₄ (Sulfuric acid).

How do you name an ionic compound?

Metal name + Nonmetal root + "-ide" (for monatomic ions).

What is a structural formula?

Representation of a molecule showing bonding.

What typically occurs when acids dissolve in water?

Acids donate H⁺ ions.