Ionic bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions that attract each other.

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What is the charge of a neon atom?

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0 (Neon is a noble gas and has a full valence shell, making it neutral.)

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What happens to nitrogen atoms when they form ionic bonds?

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Nitrogen will gain 3 electrons to achieve a full outer shell.

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What is the name of the compound Na2(SO4)?

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Sodium sulfate.

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In the chemical formula for an ionic compound, which ion is written first?

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The positive ion (cation) is written first.

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What is the result when an atom loses an electron?

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It becomes a positive ion (cation).

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons in order to have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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How do ionic compounds typically form?

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Ionic compounds typically form when metals react with nonmetals, resulting in the transfer of electrons from the metal to the nonmetal.