Ionic Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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How many valence electrons will sulfur (S) gain when forming an ionic bond?

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Sulfur will gain 2 valence electrons.

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and which type of element?

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Ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals.

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What ion does nitrogen (N) form when it gains electrons?

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Nitrogen forms the ion N^-3.

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What process occurs during ionic bonding regarding valence electrons?

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Ionic bonding involves the transfer of valence electrons.

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What type of charge do cations have?

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Cations have a positive charge.

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What type of charge do anions have?

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Anions have a negative charge.

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What is the result of the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding?

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The result is the formation of oppositely charged ions that attract each other.

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Which group of elements typically forms cations?

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Metals typically form cations.

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Which group of elements typically forms anions?

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Nonmetals typically form anions.