Final Exam Review flash cards

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Ionic bond

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A type of chemical bond where one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of ions.

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Covalent bond

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A type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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Chemical reaction

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A process that involves the rearrangement of the molecular or ionic structure of a substance.

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Products

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The substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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Reactants

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The starting materials in a chemical reaction that undergo change to form products.

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Cation

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A positively charged ion.

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Anion

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A negatively charged ion.

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Octet rule

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A chemical rule of thumb that reflects the tendency of atoms to prefer having eight electrons in their valence shell.

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Electromagnetic spectrum

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The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation.

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Endothermic

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A process or reaction that absorbs energy in the form of heat.