Ionic Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What types of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds form between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is the charge of an anion in an ionic bond?

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The anion in an ionic bond is always negatively charged and is typically a nonmetal.

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What is the charge of a cation in an ionic bond?

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The cation in an ionic bond is always positively charged and is typically a metal.

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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The formula for an ionic compound is determined by balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.

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What is the correct formula for the ionic compound formed from aluminum (Al) and sulfur (S)?

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The correct formula is Al2S3.

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What is the correct formula for the ionic compound formed from aluminum (Al) and oxygen (O)?

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The correct formula is Al2O3.

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In ionic bonding, how are electrons transferred?

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In ionic bonding, electrons are transferred from the metal to the nonmetal.

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What happens to the electrons in an ionic bond?

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In an ionic bond, electrons are not shared; they are completely transferred from one atom to another.

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

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The transfer of electrons results in the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions.