Physical Science: Bonding

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What is a cation?

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A cation is an atom that has lost one or more electrons, resulting in a positive charge.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is an atom that has gained one or more electrons, resulting in a negative charge.

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

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Ionic bond.

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What type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?

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Covalent bond.

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What does a chemical formula represent?

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A chemical formula indicates the elements present in a compound and the number of each type of atom.

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What is the formula for Lead(IV) Carbonate?

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How many electrons are involved in a double bond?

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4 electrons.

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How many electrons are involved in a triple bond?

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6 electrons.

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What is the charge of an atom that has lost two electrons?

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Positive charge.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.