Ionic Bonding

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What type of elements typically form cations?

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Metals typically form cations.

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What type of elements typically form anions?

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Nonmetals typically form anions.

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

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The charge of a sodium ion (Na+) is +1.

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What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl-)?

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The charge of a chloride ion (Cl-) is -1.

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How do ionic compounds typically form?

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Ionic compounds typically form when metals transfer electrons to nonmetals.

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between sodium and chlorine?

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The formula for the ionic compound formed between sodium and chlorine is NaCl.

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What is the lattice structure in ionic compounds?

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The lattice structure in ionic compounds is a regular arrangement of ions held together by ionic bonds.