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What is the name of the compound KF?

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Potassium fluoride

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What is the charge of an ion in group 1 of the periodic table?

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1+

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How would you describe ionic bonds?

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

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What is the name of the ionic compound Cs2S?

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Cesium sulfide

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What types of elements combine to form ionic compounds?

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Metal and nonmetal.

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What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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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 charge of a cesium ion (Cs)?

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1+.

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What is the charge of a sulfide ion (S)?

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2-.

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What is the significance of the electrostatic force in ionic bonding?

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It holds the oppositely charged ions together, forming a stable compound.

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What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.