Ionic Bonding

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What type of ions do ionic bonds typically form between?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

Front

Define ionic bonding.

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

Front

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

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

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What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl-)?

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The charge of a chloride ion (Cl-) is negative.

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Give an example of an ionic compound.

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An example of an ionic compound is sodium chloride (NaCl).

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What happens to electrons during ionic bonding?

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During ionic bonding, electrons are transferred from one atom (usually a metal) to another atom (usually a nonmetal).

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What is the role of electronegativity in ionic bonding?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons; in ionic bonding, a metal with low electronegativity loses electrons to a nonmetal with high electronegativity.

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What is lattice energy?

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Lattice energy is the energy released when oppositely charged ions in the gas phase come together to form an ionic solid.