Ionic Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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Which types of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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A cation has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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An anion has a negative charge.

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How do ionic compounds generally form?

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Ionic compounds form when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of cations and anions.

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

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The transfer of electrons results in the formation of oppositely charged ions that attract each other.

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Can ionic compounds conduct electricity?

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Ionic compounds can conduct electricity when dissolved in water or melted, as the ions are free to move.

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What is the typical structure of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically form a crystalline lattice structure.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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An example of an ionic compound is sodium chloride (NaCl).