A Carbon Compound - The elements that

consist of carbon and other elements

Atom- the smallest particle of an
element that can exist either alone or
in combination
Atomic Orbitals- a mathematical
function that describes the wave-like
behavior of either one electron or a
pair of electrons in an atom. This
function can be used to calculate the
probability of finding any electron of
an atom in any specific region around
the atom's nucleus.
C electrons of an atom or molecule in
Covalent Bond- a chemical bond that
involves the sharing of electron pairs
between atoms.
Chemical Bonding- A chemical bond is
a lasting attraction between atoms, ions
or molecules that enables the formation
of chemical compounds
E
Electrons- a subatomic particle that
consists a positive or negative energy
charge
Electron Configuration- electron
configuration is the distribution of
atomic or molecular orbitals.
Electronegativity- is a chemical
property that describes the tendency of
an atom to attract a shared pair of
electrons towards itself.
I
Ions- an atom or molecule that has a
non-zero net electrical charge (its total
number of electrons is not equal to its
total number of protons)
Ionic bond - a type of chemical
bonding that involves the electrostatic
attraction between oppositely charged
ions, and is the primary interaction
occurring in ionic compounds
L chemical bonds. Molecules are
Lewis Structure- are diagrams that
show the bonding between atoms of a
molecule and the lone pairs of electrons
that may exist in the molecule.
M
Metals- when freshly prepared,
polished, or fractured, shows a lustrous
appearance, and conducts electricity
and heat relatively well. Metals are
typically malleable or ductile. A metal
may be a chemical element such as
iron, or an alloy such as stainless steel
Molecule- electrically neutral group of
two or more atoms held together by
distinguished from ions by their lack of
Metallic Bond- a type of chemical
bonding that rises from the electrostatic
attractive force between conduction
electrons and positively charged metal
ions
carbon atoms), millions of organic
compounds are known
S
Stability- the state of being stable

N V

Non-metals- is a chemical element that Viscosity- the state of being thick,

mostly lacks metallic attributes. sticky, and semifluid in consistency,
due to internal friction.
O

Organic Compound- generally any

chemical compound that contains
carbon. Due to carbon's ability to
catenate (form chains with other