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... atoms or groups of atoms , called ions . An example of such a compound , called an ionic compound , is the sodium chlo- ride crystal . The crystal is made up of large numbers of sodium atoms lacking one elec- tron ( positively charged ...
... atoms or groups of atoms , called ions . An example of such a compound , called an ionic compound , is the sodium chlo- ride crystal . The crystal is made up of large numbers of sodium atoms lacking one elec- tron ( positively charged ...
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... atoms or molecules are converted to electrically charged atoms or molecules ( ions ) . Ionization is one of the principal ways that radiation , such as charged particles and X - rays , loses its energy in matter . In chemistry ...
... atoms or molecules are converted to electrically charged atoms or molecules ( ions ) . Ionization is one of the principal ways that radiation , such as charged particles and X - rays , loses its energy in matter . In chemistry ...
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... atoms ) in which like groups of atoms are located on the same side of the molecule , whereas trans refers to the configuration in which like groups are on opposite sides of the molecule . A typical example illustrating geo- metric ...
... atoms ) in which like groups of atoms are located on the same side of the molecule , whereas trans refers to the configuration in which like groups are on opposite sides of the molecule . A typical example illustrating geo- metric ...
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