Ionic Bonding

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What are core electrons?

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Core electrons are the electrons in an atom that are not involved in chemical bonding. They are located in the inner shells of the atom.

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How many core electrons does Chlorine have?

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Chlorine has 10 core electrons.

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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 transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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How are electrons involved in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What happens to nonmetals like Chlorine during ionic bonding?

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Nonmetals like Chlorine typically gain electrons when they form ionic bonds.

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What noble gas does Bromine resemble when it becomes Br-?

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When Bromine becomes Br-, it resembles the noble gas Krypton (Kr).

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed from Magnesium and Chlorine?

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The chemical formula for the ionic compound formed from Magnesium and Chlorine is MgCl2.

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What is the charge of a Magnesium ion in ionic compounds?

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The charge of a Magnesium ion in ionic compounds is +2.

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What is the charge of a Chlorine ion in ionic compounds?

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The charge of a Chlorine ion in ionic compounds is -1.

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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 to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.