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 electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed from magnesium (Mg) and chlorine (Cl)?

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MgCl₂

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What properties do ionic compounds exhibit?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points and conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in water.

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What do nonmetals tend to do in terms of electron behavior?

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Nonmetals tend to gain electrons.

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How many valence electrons does magnesium (Mg) have?

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Magnesium has 2 valence electrons.

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What are ions?

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Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge.

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What is the charge of a magnesium ion (Mg²⁺)?

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The charge of a magnesium ion is +2.

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What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl⁻)?

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The charge of a chloride ion is -1.

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How do ionic compounds form?

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Ionic compounds form when metals lose electrons to become positively charged cations, and nonmetals gain those electrons to become negatively charged anions.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in ionic bonding?

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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 stability.