Chemical Bonding Flashcard

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What is the name of the ionic compound Al₂(SO₄)₃?

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Aluminum sulfate

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What type of bonding is present in H₂O?

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Covalent bonding

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How many nitrogen atoms are in the compound N₂O₄?

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2

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Which of the following is a covalent molecule: H₂O, NaCl, or MgO?

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H₂O

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between barium (Ba) and nitrogen (N)?

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Ba₃N₂

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Define ionic bonding.

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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Define covalent bonding.

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Covalent bonding is the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the charge of a sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻)?

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The charge of a sulfate ion is -2.

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What is the significance of the subscript in a chemical formula?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms of the element in the compound.

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What is the difference between a molecular compound and an ionic compound?

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Molecular compounds consist of molecules formed by covalent bonds, while ionic compounds consist of ions held together by ionic bonds.