Ionic Bonding

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is the formula for an ionic compound formed from S²⁻ and Rb¹⁺?

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The formula is Rb₂S.

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed from barium and nitrogen?

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The formula is Ba₃N₂.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What causes ionic bonds to form?

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Ionic bonds form due to the transfer of valence electrons.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na)?

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A sodium ion (Na) has a charge of +1.

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What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl)?

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A chloride ion (Cl) has a charge of -1.

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What is the general rule for writing the formula of an ionic compound?

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The total positive charge must balance the total negative charge.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in ionic bonding?

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Valence electrons are involved in the transfer between atoms to form ions.

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What happens to the electrons in ionic bonding?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.