Ionic Bonding

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When a calcium atom becomes an ion, it ____ _____ electrons.

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loses two

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The following are examples of this species: PO₄³⁻, SO₄²⁻, and NH₄⁺.

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polyatomic ion

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This type of bond involves a transfer of electrons.

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Ionic

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This is formed when either a single element or a chemically bonded group of elements gains an electron.

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anion

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This picture shows what type of bond?

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ionic

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What are ionic compounds?

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Compounds formed from the electrostatic attraction between cations and anions.

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What is the charge of a sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻)?

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