Ionic bonds

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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 attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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How many electrons does Lithium lose to form an ionic bond?

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Lithium loses one electron to form an ionic bond.

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What charge does Lithium acquire after losing an electron?

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Lithium acquires a positive charge (+1) after losing an electron.

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What charge does Oxygen acquire after gaining an electron?

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Oxygen acquires a negative charge (-2) after gaining two electrons.

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between Lithium and Oxygen?

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The formula is Li2O.

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by ionic bonds.

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Give an example of an ionic compound.

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Table salt (NaCl) is an example of an ionic compound.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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Which elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the role of electronegativity in ionic bonding?

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Electronegativity determines how strongly an atom attracts electrons; a large difference in electronegativity between two atoms leads to ionic bonding.