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.
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