Ionic Bonds

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What happens when an atom loses an electron?

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It becomes a positive ion.

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Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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In the red region.

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What do negative ions tend to do with electrons?

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They tend to gain electrons.

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How are ionic bonds formed?

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Through the transfer of electrons.

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How does oxygen become an oxide ion?

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It gains 2 electrons.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What is a positive ion?

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An atom that has lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

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What is a negative ion?

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An atom that has gained one or more electrons, resulting in a net negative charge.

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What role do metals play in ionic bonding?

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Metals typically lose electrons to form positive ions.

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What role do nonmetals play in ionic bonding?

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Nonmetals typically gain electrons to form negative ions.