Ionic Bonding and Naming

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What is Ionic Bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when metals lose electrons to become cations and nonmetals gain electrons to become anions.

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What is the formula for Ammonium phosphate?

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(NH₄)₃PO₄

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What is the name of Al(NO₃)₃?

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Aluminum Nitrate

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What type of bond is formed when metals bond with non-metals?

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Ionic bond

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What is the name of Cu₃N₂?

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Copper (II) nitride

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What do nonmetals tend to do in ionic bonding?

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Gain electrons

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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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