Ions and Ionic Bonding Practice

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.

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How many valence electrons does Bromine have?

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7

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What is the correct formula for Sodium Chloride?

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NaCl

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How many valence electrons does Chlorine have?

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7

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What is a Lewis dot structure?

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A Lewis dot structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

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How many dots would you put around Germanium (Ge) in a Lewis dot structure?

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4

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What is the name of the ionic compound Al2O3?

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Aluminum oxide

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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

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+1

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

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-1