Ionic bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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What is the charge of a bromine ion?

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-1

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How many valence electrons does beryllium lose when forming an ionic bond?

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2

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What is the correct name for CaBr2?

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Calcium Bromide

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What is the charge on a noble gas and why?

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0; they don't exchange electrons.

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Why do ionic bonds form?

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To stabilize the atom with a full outer shell.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the attraction between charged ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.