Ionic Bonds

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What type of elements form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds are formed between metals and non-metals.

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What is the relationship between charges in ionic bonding?

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Opposite charges attract each other, while like charges repel.

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How can you identify metals on the periodic table?

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Metals are typically located on the left side and in the center of the periodic table, often highlighted in blue in many representations.

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What is the primary reason elements bond with each other?

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Elements bond to achieve stability, often by completing their outer electron shell.

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What charge does an atom have when the number of electrons equals the number of protons?

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The atom has a neutral charge.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What happens to the electrons in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, one atom donates electrons to another atom, leading to the formation of positive and negative ions.

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What is the role of electronegativity in ionic bonds?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons; in ionic bonds, a metal with low electronegativity transfers electrons to a non-metal with high electronegativity.

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Can ionic compounds conduct electricity?

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Ionic compounds can conduct electricity when dissolved in water or melted, as the ions are free to move.

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What is the typical structure of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically form a crystalline lattice structure, which maximizes the attraction between oppositely charged ions.