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What is a positive ion called?

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Cation

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What occurs during the formation of an ionic bond?

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Valence electrons are transferred between atoms.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

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What is an isotope?

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An atom that has the same number of protons and electrons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What charge does an electron have?

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Negative.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

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What is the role of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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They are involved in forming bonds between atoms.

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What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together.