Ionic Bonds

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Why do elements bond?

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To become stable.

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How does oxygen become an oxide ion?

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It gains 2 electrons.

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In order to have a stable arrangement of 8 valence electrons, metal atoms are likely to _________ electrons.

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Lose electrons.

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What part of the atom does bonding involve?

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Valence electrons.

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Valence electrons are found where?

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In the outermost energy levels of an atom.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What happens to electrons in ionic bonding?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion after it loses an electron?

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Positive charge (Na+).

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What is the charge of a chloride ion after it gains an electron?

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Negative charge (Cl-).

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have 8 valence electrons.