Ionic Bonding Short

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What makes an atom stable?

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An atom is stable when it has a full valence electron shell.

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What is the charge of an ion with unequal numbers of protons and electrons?

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An ion has a positive or negative charge depending on whether it has more protons (positive charge) or more electrons (negative charge).

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What charge does nitrogen have as an ion?

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As an ion, nitrogen has a 3- charge.

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What charge does potassium have as an ion?

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As an ion, potassium has a 1+ charge.

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What types of atoms form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds occur between metal and nonmetal atoms.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net charge.

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What is the difference between cations and anions?

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Cations are positively charged ions (lost electrons), while anions are negatively charged ions (gained electrons).

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How do ionic bonds form?

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Ionic bonds form through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is the role of valence electrons in ionic bonding?

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Valence electrons are involved in the transfer between atoms to form ions, which leads to ionic bonding.

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What is the significance of a full valence shell?

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A full valence shell indicates stability for an atom, making it less likely to react chemically.