Unit 7: Ionic Bonding

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What is an anion?

Back

An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is the formula for magnesium phosphide?

Back

Mg₃P₂

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What does the red arrow in the bonding between Lithium and Fluorine represent?

Back

The red arrow shows electrons being transferred to Fluorine.

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What ion does a Nitrogen atom form?

Back

A Nitrogen atom forms a -3 ion.

Front

What is the name of CaI₂?

Back

The name of CaI₂ is calcium iodide.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion?

Back

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

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What is the charge of a chloride ion?

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The charge of a chloride ion (Cl⁻) is -1.

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How do ionic compounds typically form?

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Ionic compounds typically form when metals transfer electrons to nonmetals.

Front

What is the lattice structure in ionic compounds?

Back

The lattice structure is a regular arrangement of ions in an ionic compound, maximizing attraction and minimizing repulsion.