| cathode | | outermost electrons |
| atomic radius | | simple way to figure out the ionic formula |
| anode | | naming system that uses roman numerals to show charge on metals |
| chemical bond | | measurement of an atom from the nucleus to the edge |
| valence shell | | solution that coducts electricity |
| transition metals | | negatively charged ion |
| electricity | | positively charged ion |
| multivalent | | force of attraction between atoms |
| ionic bond | | three dimensional shape of fixed ion pairs |
| cation | | hard crystal of monetary value |
| valence electron | | outermost energy shell |
| crossover rule | | diagram showing only outermost electrons |
| Lewis diagram | | examples are Cr, Fe, W |
| anion | | substance held together by ionic bonds |
| binary compound | | positive electrode |
| stock system | | negative electrode |
| ionic solid | | having more than one possible ionic charge |
| electron dot diagram | | flow of electrons |
| crystal lattice | | compound containing only two elements |
| electrolyte | | diagram using lines to show shared electrons |
| gem | | attraction between positive and negative ions |