Ionic Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.

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Why do atoms form ionic bonds?

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Atoms form ionic bonds to achieve a full outer shell of electrons, which leads to greater stability.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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How many valence electrons does Sodium (Na) have?

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Sodium (Na) has 1 valence electron.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+) after it loses an electron?

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The charge of a sodium ion (Na+) is +1 after it loses one electron.

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How many valence electrons does Chlorine (Cl) have?

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Chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons.

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What happens to the charge of an atom when it gains an electron?

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When an atom gains an electron, it becomes negatively charged and is called an anion.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is the Lewis dot structure?

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The Lewis dot structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.