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Binary
A system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
Compound
A substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion
Chemical
Substance used in or made by chemistry
Bond
An electrical force linking atoms
Formula
A group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
Covalent
Of or relating to or characterized by ___
Hydrate
Any compound that contains water of crystallization
Number
The property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
Ionic
The dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and ___
Molecule
The simplest structural unit of an element or compound
Oxidation
The process of oxidizing
Polar
Having a pair of equal and opposite charges
Polyatomic
Of or relating to a molecule made up of more than two atoms
Stability
The quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
Subscript
A character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side
Atom
The smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
Superscript
A character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another
Charge
An impetuous rush toward someone or something
Sharing
Having in common
Transfering
To move from one place to another
Unequal
Poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
Neutral
One who does not side with any party in a war or dispute
Prefixes
An affix that is added in front of the word (plural)
Names
A language unit by which a person or thing is known (plural)

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