Ions and Ionic Bonding

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What happens to beryllium's valence electrons when it forms an ionic bond?

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Beryllium will lose 2 valence electrons.

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What type of ion does an arsenic atom want to form?

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An arsenic atom wants to form an anion.

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How many valence electrons does magnesium have?

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Magnesium has 2 valence electrons.

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Why are ions formed?

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Ions are formed because atoms want 8 valence electrons.

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What happens to nitrogen's valence electrons when it forms an ionic bond?

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Nitrogen will gain 3 valence electrons.

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Define an ion.

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost 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 set of eight valence electrons.

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when one atom transfers electrons to another.