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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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What type of bonding occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

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Ionic Bonding.

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What does the red arrow in the bonding between Lithium and Fluorine represent?

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The red arrow shows electrons being transferred to Fluorine.

Front

Which element is most likely to form a cation?

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Sodium is most likely to form a cation.

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What is a charged particle that has gained or lost electrons called?

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An ion.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

Front

What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed from the electrostatic attraction between cations and anions.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonding?

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Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons.

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What is the role of electronegativity in ionic bonding?

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Electronegativity determines how strongly an atom attracts electrons; a large difference leads to ionic bonding.

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What happens to the size of an atom when it becomes a cation?

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The size of an atom decreases when it becomes a cation due to the loss of electrons.