Ionic bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions) that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What are cations?

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Cations are positively charged ions that are formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What are anions?

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Anions are negatively charged ions that are formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the general formula for ionic compounds?

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The general formula for ionic compounds is represented as AB, where A is the cation and B is the anion.

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What is the significance of the charge balance in ionic compounds?

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The total positive charge from cations must equal the total negative charge from anions to ensure the compound is electrically neutral.

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What are some common properties of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points, are hard and brittle, and conduct electricity when melted or dissolved in water.

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How do ionic compounds form?

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Ionic compounds form when metals react with nonmetals, resulting in the transfer of electrons from the metal to the nonmetal.

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What is the melting point of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds generally have high melting points due to the strong electrostatic forces between the ions.

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How do ionic compounds conduct electricity?

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Ionic compounds conduct electricity when they are melted or dissolved in water because the ions are free to move.

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What happens to the electrons during ionic bonding?

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During ionic bonding, electrons are transferred from the metal atom to the nonmetal atom.