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 charged ions that attract each other.

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What is the charge on a chloride ion?

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-1

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What does the suffix 'IDE' in a compound name indicate?

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It indicates that the compound contains two different elements.

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What is the charge on an Aluminium ion?

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+3

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What is the charge on a Hydrogen ion?

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+1

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Ionic bonds form between metals and ____.

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nonmetals

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electric charge.

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What is the charge on a sodium ion?

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+1

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What is the difference between cations and anions?

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Cations are positively charged ions (formed by losing electrons), while anions are negatively charged ions (formed by gaining electrons).

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What is the role of valence electrons in ionic bonding?

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Valence electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom and are involved in the formation of ionic bonds by being transferred between atoms.