Ionic Bonding

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What must the last part of a compound's name be when naming it?

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The element with 'ide' at the end, unless it's a polyatomic ion.

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What do metals (like Na) typically do in the formation of ionic bonds?

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Lose electrons.

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What type of ion is an anion?

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Negative ion.

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Are atoms most stable when their outer shell is complete?

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True.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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Positive.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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Negative.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms.

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What happens to the electrons in ionic bonding?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is the result of an ionic bond between sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl)?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl), or table salt.