Ionic bonding

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What does a charge of 2+ indicate about an atom?

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It indicates that the atom has lost 2 electrons.

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What determines how ionic bonds will form?

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The number of valence electrons.

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Which ion does lithium form?

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Li⁺ (Lithium ion)

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the outermost electrons involved in chemical reactions.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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How do ionic bonds form?

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Ionic bonds form through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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

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Na⁺ (Sodium ion) has a charge of +1.

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What happens to an atom that gains electrons?

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It becomes a negatively charged ion (anion).

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.