Ionic Bonding

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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 non-metal.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion?

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Na⁺¹

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What is the charge of copper in copper (II) chloride?

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Cu⁺²

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When naming a binary ionic compound, where is the positively charged ion written?

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First

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What do metal atoms do when forming ionic bonds?

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Lose electrons

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What is the formula for the compound formed by Al³⁺ and O²⁻?

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Al₂O₃

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What is the charge of a chloride ion?

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Cl⁻¹

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be either positively or negatively charged.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl