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A charged particle that has gained or lost electrons is called an _____

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ion

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Beryllium will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

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lose 2

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Nitrogen will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

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gain 3

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To achieve a stable octet, Nitrogen will do what?

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Gain 3

Front

Which ion will Nitrogen form?

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N^-3

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight valence electrons.

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What happens to an atom that loses electrons?

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It becomes a positively charged ion (cation).

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What happens to an atom that gains electrons?

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It becomes a negatively charged ion (anion).

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What is the charge of a beryllium ion after losing electrons?

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+2