Ionic Bonding Quick Check

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What is the cation in the compound aluminum oxide (Al2O3)?

Back

Al⁺³

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Which pairs of elements can react to form an ionic compound?

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Metals and nonmetals can react to form ionic compounds.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is an ion with a positive (+) charge.

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What is the formula for the ionic crystal formed by 4 Al ions and 6 O ions?

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Al₂O₃

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What does the red arrow in the bonding between Lithium and Fluorine represent?

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The red arrow shows electrons being transferred to Fluorine.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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

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Na⁺¹

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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 significance of electron transfer in ionic bonding?

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Electron transfer leads to the formation of cations and anions, which are attracted to each other to form ionic compounds.

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What is the general rule for determining the formula of an ionic compound?

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The formula is determined by balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.