#1 Into to Ionic Compounds

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What is a charged atom called?

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An ion.

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What type of charge does an electron have?

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Negative.

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What charge will an atom have when it satisfies the octet rule if it gains two electrons?

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-2.

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Where are valence electrons located in an atom?

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In the outermost energy level.

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What happens to an atom that has a tendency to lose one electron?

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It will lose 1 electron.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight valence electrons.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with others.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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Positive.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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Negative.

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How do ionic compounds form?

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Through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.