Ionic bonding

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This image shows the bonding between Lithium and Fluorine. What does the red arrow show?

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electrons being transferred to Fluorine

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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If I had a cation with a charge of ²⁺ how would you describe the formation of that ion?

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lost 2 electrons

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How is an anion with a charge of ^3- formed?

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gained 3 electrons

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When alkali metals form an ion, what charge do they have?

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1+

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When alkaline earth metals form an ion, what charge do they have?

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2+

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When halogens form an ion, what charge do they have?

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1-

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In the compound aluminum oxide, which is the cation?

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[ Al ] ⁺³

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When ionic compounds form, what is the overall charge?

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neutral

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Front

Why do all bonds form?

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to fill the outermost energy level

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According to the Octet Rule, atoms of elements react with each other in order to attain ____ electrons in their outermost energy level or shell.

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8