Ionic Bonds Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a sea of delocalized electrons that are free to move around.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is an ion composed of two or more atoms that are covalently bonded together and carry a charge.

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What is an example of a polyatomic ion?

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An example of a polyatomic ion is nitrate, represented as NO₃⁻.

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What is a binary compound?

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A binary compound is a chemical compound that consists of exactly two different elements.

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What is a salt in chemistry?

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A salt is an ionic compound that results from the neutralization reaction between an acid and a base.

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

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The charge of a sodium ion (Na) is +1.

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

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The charge of a chloride ion (Cl) is -1.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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The formula for sodium chloride is NaCl.