Chemical Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between magnesium and nitrogen?

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Mg₃N₂

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What is the process of ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding occurs when one atom donates electrons to another atom, leading to the formation of positively and negatively charged ions.

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorous trichloride?

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PCl₃

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What is the formula for magnesium phosphide?

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Mg₃P₂

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What is the chemical name for NI₃?

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Nitrogen triiodide

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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To determine the formula for an ionic compound, balance the total positive charge from cations with the total negative charge from anions.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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