Ionic bonding

Front

A charged particle that has gained or lost electrons is called a _____

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ion

Front

A cation is a ____ ion.

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positive

Front

An anion will be a ____ ion.

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negative

Front

In the compound aluminum oxide, which is the cation?

Back

Al⁺³

Front

Ionic bonds form between metals and ____.

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nonmetals

Front

What determines how ionic bonds will form?

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Number of valence electrons

Front

Ionic bonds happen because of the ____ of valence electrons.

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transfer

Front

Boron will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

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lose three

Front

Nitrogen will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

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gain 3

Front

What type of bond is this? Lithium with Fluorine?

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ionic