Ionic Bonds

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What happens to metal atoms to achieve a stable arrangement of 8 valence electrons?

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Metal atoms are likely to lose electrons.

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What type of ion is formed when an atom loses a valence electron?

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A positive ion.

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What type of ions do ionic bonds form between?

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Ionic bonds form between ions that have opposite charges.

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What are ions made of more than one atom called?

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Polyatomic ions.

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What charge do nonmetals typically have when they gain electrons?

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Negative charge.

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What is the charge of a metal ion after it loses electrons?

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Positive charge.

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What is the result of the transfer of electrons between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Formation of ionic bonds.

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What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?

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They typically form crystalline structures.

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How do ionic compounds behave when dissolved in water?

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They conduct electricity.