Ionic bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions that attract each other.

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What is the charge on a chloride ion?

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-1

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What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

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It becomes a positive ion.

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What is the charge on a nitrogen ion when it forms an ionic bond?

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+3 (Nitrogen gains 3 electrons).

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What is the charge on an Aluminium ion?

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+3

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What is the formula of calcium oxide?

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CaO

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What is a positive ion?

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A positive ion, or cation, is an atom that has lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

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What is a negative ion?

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A negative ion, or anion, is an atom that has gained one or more electrons, resulting in a net negative charge.

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How do you determine the charge of an ion?

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The charge of an ion is determined by the difference between the number of protons (positive) and electrons (negative) in an atom.

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What is the role of electrons in ionic bonding?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom to another, leading to the formation of ions that attract each other.