Bonding Review

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What is the formula for magnesium nitride?

Back

Mg₃N₂

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What ending is added to anions from Groups 5, 6, and 7 when forming a bond with another element?

Back

-ide

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Name the molecule: SCl₃

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sulfur trichloride

Front

What elements generally make an ionic bond?

Back

metal and nonmetal

Front

Which of the following elements can form more than one type of ion?

Back

copper (Cu)

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 that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

Front

What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is the significance of the periodic table in bonding?

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The periodic table helps predict how elements will bond based on their electron configurations.