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Ionic bond |
occurs between metals and nonmetals, and involves the transfer ofelectrons from one atom to another |
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Covalent bond |
occurs between two or more nonmetals, and involves the sharing ofelectrons between two atoms. |
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Molecular formula |
givesthe actualnumber of atoms of each element in a molecule of a compound. |
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Structuralformula |
useslines to represent covalent bonds and shows how atoms in a molecule areconnected or bonded to each other. |
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Limiting reactant |
thereactant that makes theleast amount of product |
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Theoretical yield |
amount of product that can bemade in a chemical reaction based on the amount of limiting reactant. |
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Solution |
Homogeneous mixtures |
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Solute |
Component of the solution that changesstate |
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Solvent |
component that keeps its state |
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Molarity |
–the amount of solute (in moles)divided by the volume of solution (in liters). |
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Precipitation reactions |
reactions in which a solid formswhen we mix two solutions. |
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Oxidation |
Anincrease in oxidation state |
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Reduction |
A decrease in oxidation state |
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Oxidation-reduction reaction |
reactionsin which electrons are transferred from one reactant to the other |
