ionic bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions that attract each other.

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What happens to electrons during ionic bonding?

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During ionic bonding, one atom loses electrons (becomes a cation) and another atom gains those electrons (becomes an anion).

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What is the charge of a lithium ion after it forms an ionic bond?

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The lithium ion (Li+) has a charge of +1 after losing one electron.

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What is the charge of a fluorine ion after it forms an ionic bond?

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The fluorine ion (F-) has a charge of -1 after gaining one electron.

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How many valence electrons does beryllium have?

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Beryllium has 2 valence electrons.

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What ion does nitrogen form when it gains three electrons?

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When nitrogen gains three electrons, it forms a nitride ion (N^3-).

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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The formula for sodium chloride is NaCl.

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How many oxygen atoms are in the formula Ca3(PO4)2?

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There are 8 oxygen atoms in the formula Ca3(PO4)2.

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What is the formula for aluminum fluoride?

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The formula for aluminum fluoride is AlF3.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.