Ionic Bonds Check-in

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What type of elements tend to form anions?

Back

Nonmetals tend to form anions.

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Which element would produce an anion? (Ca, Al, K, F)

Back

F (Fluorine) would produce an anion.

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How many electrons are typically needed in the outer orbital of an atom to be stable?

Back

8 electrons are typically needed for stability.

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Why do some elements form ions?

Back

Elements form ions to achieve stability.

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What is the process called when valence electrons are transferred to form ionic bonds?

Back

Transfer of valence electrons.

Front

What is an anion?

Back

An anion is a negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains electrons.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion formed when an atom loses electrons.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight electrons in their outer shell.

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What happens to the charge of an atom when it loses an electron?

Back

The atom becomes positively charged.

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What happens to the charge of an atom when it gains an electron?

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The atom becomes negatively charged.