Unit Seven Ionic Bond Review

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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 one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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Which elements typically form cations?

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Elements on the left side of the periodic table, particularly metals, are more likely to form cations.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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A cation has a positive charge due to the loss of one or more electrons.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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An anion has a negative charge due to the gain of one or more electrons.

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How many valence electrons does an element in Group 1 have?

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Elements in Group 1 have 1 valence electron.

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How many valence electrons does an element in Group 2 have?

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Elements in Group 2 have 2 valence electrons.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms, influencing the formation of ionic or covalent bonds.

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What is the formula for Potassium Oxide?

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The formula for Potassium Oxide is K2O.

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How many potassium atoms are needed to balance one oxide ion in Potassium Oxide?

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Two potassium atoms are needed to balance one oxide ion.

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What is the typical charge of boron in ionic compounds?

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Boron typically has a charge of +3 in ionic compounds.