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What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds form hard, brittle crystals with characteristic shapes.

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What type of bond has an equal sharing of electrons?

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Non Polar Covalent bond.

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What happens when a sodium atom loses an electron?

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It becomes positively charged.

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Name the compound MgS.

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Magnesium Sulfide.

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What is the general property of ionic compounds regarding melting points?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting points.

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What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?

Back

Ionic bond.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A bond where electrons are shared unequally between atoms.

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What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl-) after gaining an electron?

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It becomes negatively charged.

Front

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.