4D Flashcardizz Ionic and Covalent Bond Test Review

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What is the noble gas notation for gold?

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[Xe]6s¹4f¹⁴5d¹⁰

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Why is the noble gas notation for gold different than expected?

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The 'd' orbital prefers to be filled.

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What happens to electrons in ionic compounds?

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Electrons are completely transferred.

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In aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), which ion is the cation?

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Al³⁺

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How do ionic compounds behave in solid and liquid phases?

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Ionic compounds are poor conductors in the solid phase and conductors in the liquid/aqueous phase.

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Which atom does not participate in hydrogen bonding?

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Boron.

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What is the Aufbau Principle?

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The Aufbau Principle states that electrons occupy the lowest energy orbitals first.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.