Ionic Bonding Flashcard Review

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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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, leading to greater stability.

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What charge does sulfur typically have in ionic compounds?

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Sulfur typically has a charge of -2 in ionic compounds.

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What charge does copper have in Cu2S?

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Copper has a charge of +1 in Cu2S.

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Why do metals form cations?

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Metals form cations because they tend to lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is a Lewis dot structure?

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A Lewis dot structure is a diagram that represents the valence electrons of an atom as dots around the element's symbol.

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How many valence electrons does Germanium (Ge) have?

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Germanium (Ge) has 4 valence electrons.

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What is the significance of the overall charge being zero in ionic compounds?

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The overall charge being zero ensures that the compound is electrically neutral, balancing the positive and negative charges.

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What types of elements typically become anions?

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Nonmetals typically become anions by gaining electrons.