Ionic bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, formed when one atom transfers electrons to another.

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What charge does Boron (B) have when it forms an ionic bond?

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+3

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What charge does Potassium (K) have when it forms an ionic bond?

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+1

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Why do ionic bonds form?

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Ionic bonds form to stabilize the atom with a full outer shell.

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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

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What happens to Beryllium (Be) when it forms an ionic bond?

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Beryllium will lose 2 valence electrons.

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What happens to Boron (B) when it forms an ionic bond?

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Boron will lose 3 valence electrons.

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What is a valence electron?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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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.

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What is the difference between cations and anions?

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Cations are positively charged ions that lose electrons, while anions are negatively charged ions that gain electrons.