Ionic Bonds and Ion Formation

Front

What type of bond forms between magnesium (Mg) and chlorine (Cl)?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What type of bond is present in the compound MgCl2?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What do atoms that form positive ions tend to do?

Back

Lose electrons

Front

What type of bond is formed between two chlorine atoms (Cl2)?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What type of bond is present in calcium chloride (CaCl2)?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What is an ion?

Back

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

Front

What is the charge of a magnesium ion (Mg^2+)?

Back

Positive 2 charge.

Front

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

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Negative 1 charge.

Front

How do ionic bonds typically form?

Back

Through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.