Ionic Bonding

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Anions ____ electrons, becoming _____ charged.

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Gain; negatively (-)

Front

What is the correct formula for Sodium Chloride?

Back

NaCl

Front

Atoms are most stable when their outer shell is complete. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Nonmetals (like Cl) typically ____ electrons when they form ionic bonds.

Back

Gain

Front

Using the model for the formation of Scandium Fluoride, write the chemical formula.

Back

ScF₃

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What charge do cations carry?

Back

Positively (+) charged.

Front

What charge do anions carry?

Back

Negatively (-) charged.

Front

What is the role of metals in ionic bonding?

Back

Metals lose electrons to form cations.

Front

What is the role of nonmetals in ionic bonding?

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Nonmetals gain electrons to form anions.