Ionic Bonds Check-in

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What does the '2' in the chemical formula MgBr₂ indicate?

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There are 2 bromide ions for every magnesium ion.

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What determines how ionic bonds will form?

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Number of valence electrons.

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What ion will nitrogen form?

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N^-3.

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What type of ion is an anion?

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Negative.

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Why do some elements form ions?

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To be stable.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What is the charge of a magnesium ion in MgBr₂?

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2+.

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What is the charge of a bromide ion?

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1-.

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How do ionic compounds typically form?

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Through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is the result of an ionic bond?

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Formation of a stable compound.