Ionic Bonding

Front

What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between barium and nitrogen?

Back

Ba₃N₂

Front

In the formula MgBr₂, what does the '2' indicate about the relationship between magnesium and bromide ions?

Back

There are 2 bromide ions for every magnesium ion.

Front

What types of elements typically form ionic bonds?

Back

A metal and a nonmetal.

Front

How many valence electrons does Germanium (Ge) have, as represented in a Lewis dot structure?

Back

4

Front

What is a Lewis dot diagram?

Back

A model that shows only the valence electrons of an element.

Front

What is the charge of a barium ion (Ba) when it forms an ionic bond?

Back

+2

Front

What is the charge of a nitrogen ion (N) when it forms an ionic bond?

Back

-3

Front

What is the significance of valence electrons in ionic bonding?

Back

Valence electrons are involved in the formation of bonds between atoms.

Front

What is the general trend in electronegativity between metals and nonmetals?

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Nonmetals have higher electronegativity than metals.

Front

What happens to the electrons during the formation of an ionic bond?

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Electrons are transferred from the metal to the nonmetal.