Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed between Al³⁺ and Cl^-?

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AlCl₃

Front

How many valence electrons do all nonmetals, except Hydrogen and Boron, need to become stable?

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8

Front

Which type of elements are most likely to have a negative charge in an ionic bond?

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Nonmetals

Front

What type of elements combine to form an ionic compound?

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Metal and Nonmetal

Front

True or False: An oxygen atom has eight valence electrons.

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False

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed from the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed from the sharing of electrons.

Front

What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

Front

What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.