Unit 4: Ionic Compounds Review

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What type of bond involves a transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

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Ionic bond.

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What is the bond that forms between beryllium (Be) and fluorine (F)?

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Ionic bond.

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What are cations?

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Cations are positively charged ions.

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What type of bond forms between strontium (Sr) and sulfur (S)?

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Ionic bond.

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What is the name of the compound Na2S?

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Sodium sulfide.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

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+1.

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What is the charge of a fluoride ion (F-)?

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-1.

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How do ionic compounds typically form?

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Ionic compounds form when metals transfer electrons to nonmetals.

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What is the general formula for an ionic compound formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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The formula is typically written as the metal cation followed by the nonmetal anion.

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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.