Ionic Bonding and Ionic Compounds

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What are nonmetals in terms of ionic bonding?

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Nonmetals are anions.

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What do we call the compounds formed when ions attract each other?

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These compounds are known as crystals, also referred to as salts.

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How many valence electrons does Helium have?

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Helium has 2 valence electrons.

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In a chemical formula, which ion is written first?

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The positive ion is written first in a chemical formula.

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What is the term for the distance from the nucleus to the outer shell of an atom?

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The term is atomic radius.

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What type of ion do metals typically form?

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Metals typically form cations.

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What type of ion do nonmetals typically form?

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Nonmetals typically form anions.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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A cation has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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An anion has a negative charge.

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What is the octet rule in ionic bonding?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.