Ionic Bonds Flashcard

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What are cations?

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Cations are positively charged ions that lose electrons.

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How many Aluminum atoms are in Al2O3?

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There are 2 Aluminum atoms in Al2O3.

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Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are located in the red region of the periodic table.

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How are ionic bonds formed?

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Ionic bonds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms.

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Do ionic bonds use prefixes?

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FALSE, ionic bonds do not use prefixes.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that gains electrons.

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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.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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The formula for sodium chloride is NaCl.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.