BONDING BASICS Ionic Bonds

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When an atom gains an electron, it becomes _______.

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negatively charged

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If an element loses electrons, its charge will be ____.

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positive

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Removing electrons that are closer to the nucleus takes _______ than removing electrons that are farther away from the nucleus.

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more energy

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If an atom is neutral, the number of _____ is the same as the number of protons.

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electrons

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A(n) _____ is an atom that has gained or lost an electron.

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ion

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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 charge does a cation have?

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A cation has a positive charge.

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What charge does an anion have?

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An anion has a negative charge.

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What is the role of valence electrons in bonding?

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Valence electrons are involved in forming bonds between atoms.

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What happens to the energy level of an atom when it gains an electron?

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The energy level of the atom increases.