atomic structure + ionic bonding

Subdecks (3)

what is the name for a positive ion? 
a cation
what is the name for a negative ion?
an anion
subatomic 
smaller than or occuring within an atom
isotope 
atom of an element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons
ion 
an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons
ionic bond 
electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
covalent bond 
electrostatic attraction between the nuclei of two non-metal atoms and the pair(s) of electrons they are sharing
electrostatic attraction 
forces of attraction between oppositely charged particles
molecule 
a group of atoms bonded together
diatomic 
consisting of two atoms
lattice 
a regular repeated three-dimensional arrangement of atoms, ions or molecules
malleability 
able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking
conductivity 
the degree to which a specified material conducts electricity
aqueous  
containing water
intermolecular 
existing or taking place between molecules
what are isotopes?
atoms of the same element that contain the same number of protons and electrons but different numbers of neutrons