Preparation for Unit 6 Flashcard 1

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What is an Ionic Bond?

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A bond between two ions where electrons are transferred from one atom (cation) to another (anion).

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What type of element does MgBr₂ start with?

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Metal

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What is an Anion?

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A negative ion that has gained electrons, typically found second in a chemical formula.

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What type of compound is KOH?

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Ionic Base.

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What does KOH end with?

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Hydroxide.

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What is a Cation?

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A positive ion that has lost electrons.

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Define Covalent Bond.

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A bond formed when two atoms share electrons.

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What is the difference between Ionic and Covalent Bonds?

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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 a Chemical Formula?

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A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements and numbers to indicate the ratio of atoms.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.