Ionic bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between a metal and a nonmetal, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of ions.

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What type of bond occurs between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond.

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What charge do alkali metals form when they become ions?

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1+.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What type of bond is water (H2O)?

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Covalent.

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What do nonmetals do with electrons when forming ionic bonds?

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Nonmetals gain electrons.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the role of electronegativity in ionic bonding?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons; in ionic bonding, a metal with low electronegativity transfers electrons to a nonmetal with high electronegativity.

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What happens to the electrons in a metallic bond?

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In a metallic bond, electrons are shared among a lattice of metal atoms, creating a 'sea of electrons' that allows for conductivity.