Ionic Bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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

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The charge of a sodium ion (Na+) is +1.

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What is the charge of an oxide ion (O2-)?

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The charge of an oxide ion (O2-) is -2.

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How do you determine the chemical formula of an ionic compound?

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The chemical formula is determined by balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

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What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

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The chemical formula for sodium chloride is NaCl.

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What is the significance of the subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of each type of atom in a molecule or compound.

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What happens to the electrons during ionic bonding?

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During ionic bonding, electrons are transferred from the metal atom to the nonmetal atom.

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What is the chemical formula for magnesium oxide?

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The chemical formula for magnesium oxide is MgO.