Ionic Bonding Flashcard

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What do nonmetals tend to do with electrons?

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Nonmetals tend to gain electrons and become negatively charged ions.

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How many Fluorine atoms are needed to make Boron stable?

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3 Fluorine atoms are needed to make Boron stable.

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What charge does bromine form when it becomes an ion?

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Bromine forms a charge of 1- when it becomes an ion.

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What causes a negative ion (anion) to form?

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A negative ion forms because of the gain of one or more electrons.

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What happens when two ions each have a negative charge?

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Two ions each with a negative charge will repel each other and will not bond.

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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.

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What is a cation?

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

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that forms when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a chart that organizes all known chemical elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

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