Ionic Bonding

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Why do atoms bond?

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To fill the outermost energy level to make the atom stable.

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What will an atom do if it has only 1 or 2 valence electrons?

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Give up its electron

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What will an atom do if it has almost full valence shell?

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Look for other atoms who want to give up an electron

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An atom that has gained or lost electrons is called...

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an ion

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Ionic bonds form between...

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Metals & Non-metals

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What is the total charge of an ionic compound?

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neutral

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What does the "2" in the chemical formula MgBr₂ indicate?

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There are 2 bromide ions for every magnesium ion

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In the chemical formula for an ionic compound, which item is written first?

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Positive ion (cation)

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Calcium Chloride is an ionic compound, made up from 1 atom of (Ca) and 2 atoms of (Cl). What is the correct formula for this compound?

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CaCl₂

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How does an atom become a negatively charged ion?

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gaining electrons