Ionic Bonding Test Review

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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 is the formula for potassium nitride?

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K3N

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How do you determine the number of valence electrons in an atom?

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The number of valence electrons can be determined by the group number of the element in the periodic table.

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What is the charge of potassium in ionic compounds?

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Potassium typically has a charge of +1 in ionic compounds.

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What is the charge of nitride ion?

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The nitride ion has a charge of -3.

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How many valence electrons does sulfur have?

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Sulfur has 6 valence electrons.

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What is the formula for iron (III) oxide?

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Fe2O3

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Can nonmetals transfer electrons to metals?

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No, only metals can transfer electrons to nonmetals.

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What is a dot diagram?

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A dot diagram, or Lewis dot structure, represents the valence electrons of an atom as dots around the element's symbol.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in ionic bonding?

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Valence electrons are crucial in ionic bonding as they determine how atoms will bond by losing or gaining electrons.