Ionic bonding

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Which of the following is NOT a step in forming an ionic bond? Options: One atom shares its electrons with another one., Opposite charged ions form due to e- transfer, One atom gives electrons to another one, Opposite charged ions attract

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One atom shares its electrons with another one.

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Why do ionic bonds form?

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To stabilize the atom with a full outer shell.

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An ionic bond is the attraction between: oppositely charged ions, similarly charged ions, neutral ions, neutral atoms

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oppositely charged ions

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Which of the following is the correct formula for these two ions: Al⁺³ + S^-2? Options: AlS₃, Al₂S₃, Al₃S₂, Al₃S

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Al₂S₃

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Formula for Sr⁺²  +  (CO₃)^-2

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Sr(CO₃)

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What type of elements will form an ionic bond? Options: Metals + Metals, Nonmetals + Nonmetals, Metals + Nonmetals, None of the above

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Metals + Nonmetals

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To form a charge of +2 an atom must _ electrons. To form -3 it must _ electrons.

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Lose 2; Gain 3

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Nitrogen will form which of the following ions? Options: N, N^-3, N^-5, N⁺⁵

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N^-3

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Beryllium will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond. Options: lose 4, gain 4, lose 2, gain 2

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lose 2

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

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positive ion