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What happens to valence electrons in ionic bonding?

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The metal loses valence electrons to the nonmetal.

Front

Which of the following is an ionic compound?

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LiBr2.

Front

What are cations?

Back

Cations lose electrons and have an overall positive charge.

Front

How does magnesium become a magnesium ion?

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It loses 2 electrons.

Front

What is the chemical formula for an ionic compound of potassium and oxygen?

Back

K2O.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

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The charge of a sodium ion is +1.

Front

What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl-)?

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The charge of a chloride ion is -1.

Front

What is the result of the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding?

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The formation of cations and anions.

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide.'