Ionic bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions) that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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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 an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the charge on a sodium ion?

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+1

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What is the charge on a chloride ion?

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-1

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the significance of the subscript in a chemical formula?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms of the element present in the compound.

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What is the charge on a magnesium ion?

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+2

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What is the formula of magnesium oxide?

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MgO

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What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points.