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20 Cards in this Set
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ion
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an atom or group of atoms having an electrical charge because of a loss or gain of electrons
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cations
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metals that lose valence electrons to form positively charged ions
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anions
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nonmetals that gain valence electrons and form negative ions
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ionic bonds
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strong attractions between oppositely charged ions
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polyatomic atom
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a group of covalently bonded nonmetal atoms that has an overall electrical charge
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OH-
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hydroxide
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NO3-
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nitrate
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NO2-
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nitrite
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ClO3-
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chlorate
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ClO3 2-
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carbonate
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SO4 2-
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sulfate
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PO4 3-
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Phosphate
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non polar covalent
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a covalent bond between atom with identical or very similar electronegative.
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polar covalent
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when electrons are shared unequally
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Covalent Bond range
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0.0-1.7
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Nonpolar range
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As close to 0.0 as possible
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Polar range
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As close to 1.7 as possible
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Ionic Bond range
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1.8-3.3
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reduction
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gain of electrons
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oxidation
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loss of electrons
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