Ionic Bonds/Ionic Compounds

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that forms when a nonmetal gains electrons.

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Which of the following is NOT an ionic compound: CaO, NaOH, BaCl2, Br2?

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Br2 is not an ionic compound; it is a diatomic molecule.

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What type of elements will form an ionic bond?

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Ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals.

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What do ionic bonds form between?

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Ionic bonds form between two ions that have opposite charges.

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What type of bonds do metals form with non-metals?

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Metals form ionic bonds with non-metals.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that forms when a metal loses electrons.

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What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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The general formula for an ionic compound is the combination of cations and anions, typically represented as AB, where A is a cation and B is an anion.

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What is the role of electrons in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, electrons are transferred from metals to nonmetals, resulting in the formation of cations and anions.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the attraction between oppositely charged ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is lattice energy?

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Lattice energy is the energy released when ions in a gaseous state form an ionic solid.