Binary Ionic Compounds Board Game

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed between two ions of opposite charges held together by electrostatic forces.

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed between potassium and oxygen?

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K₂O.

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What types of elements typically form ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are typically formed between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the name of the compound NaBr?

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Sodium bromide.

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What is the charge of an ion in group 2 of the periodic table?

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2+.

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What is the general characteristic of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds usually have high melting and boiling points and are soluble in water.

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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The formula is determined by balancing the charges of the cation and anion.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in ionic bonding?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.