IONIC Bonding and Oxidation Numbers

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What bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic bond

Front

What is the oxidation number of Al?

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+3

Front

What type of bond is formed in sodium bromide (NaBr)?

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Ionic

Front

What is the oxidation number of Ar?

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0

Front

What is the charge of Sb when it becomes an ion?

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-3

Front

Define ionic bond.

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

Front

What is the oxidation number of sodium (Na)?

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+1

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What is the oxidation number of oxygen (O) in most compounds?

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-2

Front

What is the charge of a sulfate ion (SO4)?

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-2

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What is the oxidation number of hydrogen (H) when bonded to nonmetals?

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+1