Ionic Bonding Review

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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 is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds form hard, brittle crystals with characteristic shapes.

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How many valence electrons does chlorine have?

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Chlorine has 7 valence electrons.

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How are ionic bonds formed?

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Ionic bonds are formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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Which group on the periodic table has a full outer shell?

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Noble gases have their outer shell full.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What are the typical melting and boiling points of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+) after it loses an electron?

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

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the result of the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding?

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The result is the formation of positively and negatively charged ions.