Naming - Conquering Chemistry

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What is the formula for the compound formed between Al³⁺ and O^2-?

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Al₂O₃

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What is the proper name for the compound with the formula CaCl₂?

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Calcium chloride

Front

What is the general behavior of metals in terms of electron transfer?

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Metals tend to lose electrons.

Front

What is the general behavior of nonmetals in terms of electron transfer?

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Nonmetals tend to gain electrons.

Front

How many valence electrons does a calcium ion (Ca²⁺) have?

Back

0

Front

What is the charge of an aluminum ion?

Back

+3

Front

What is the charge of an oxide ion?

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-2

Front

What type of bond is formed between metals and nonmetals?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

Front

What is the electron configuration of a neutral calcium atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²