Ionic bonding test review

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between a metal and a nonmetal, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What determines the number of electron shells in an atom?

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The number of electron shells in an atom is determined by the Period (rows) in the periodic table.

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What is the chemical formula for potassium nitride?

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K3N

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How many valence electrons does Aluminum have?

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Aluminum has 3 valence electrons.

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What is the chemical formula for Scandium Fluoride?

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ScF3

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the charge of a potassium ion (K)?

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The charge of a potassium ion (K) is +1.

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What is the charge of a nitride ion (N)?

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The charge of a nitride ion (N) is -3.

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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To determine the formula of an ionic compound, balance the total positive and negative charges of the ions.

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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.