Ionic Bonding

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Ionic bonds form between: A metal & a nonmetal, 2 metals, 2 nonmetals

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A metal & a nonmetal

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A cation has a __________ charge

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positive

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How is a cation formed?

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losing electrons

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An anion has a _________ charge

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negative

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An anion is formed by

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gaining electrons

Front

In an ionic bond, electrons are:
- shared EQUALLY
- shared UNEQUALLY
- transferred

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transferred

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In an ionic bond, the CATION is always the

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metal

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In an ionic bond, the ANION is always the

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nonmetal

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Which of the following is NOT a step in forming an ionic bond?

• One atom shares its electrons with another one
• Opposite charged ions form due to the transfer of electrons
• One atom gives electrons to another one

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One atom shares its electrons with another one

Front

Which of the following is the correct formula for this ionic bond?: Al & S
Options: AlS₃, Al₂S₃, Al₃S₂, Al₃S

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Al₂S₃