Ionic Bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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What happens to valence electrons in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, one atom loses valence electrons (becoming a cation) while another atom gains those electrons (becoming an anion).

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How many valence electrons does nitrogen gain when forming an ionic bond?

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Nitrogen gains 3 valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

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How many valence electrons does beryllium lose when forming an ionic bond?

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Beryllium loses 2 valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

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Which element forms an anion?

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Fluorine (F) forms an anion.

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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 8 electrons, which is associated with stability.

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How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of an atom to be stable?

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8 electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of an atom to be stable.

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What determines how ionic bonds will form?

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The number of valence electrons determines how ionic bonds will form.

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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.