Ion Formation

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What happens when fluorine reacts?

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Fluorine gains one electron to look like neon (Ne).

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What is a positively charged ion called?

Back

A positively charged ion is called a cation.

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What is the formula unit formed by the Calcium ion (Ca²⁺) and the Chloride ion (Cl⁻)?

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The formula unit is CaCl₂.

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Why do Sodium (Na⁺) and Chloride (Cl⁻) ions form an ionic bond?

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They form an ionic bond because they have opposite charges.

Front

What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is the charge of a Calcium ion?

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The charge of a Calcium ion is +2 (Ca²⁺).

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What is the charge of a Chloride ion?

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The charge of a Chloride ion is -1 (Cl⁻).

Front

What is the Lewis Dot Diagram used for?

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The Lewis Dot Diagram is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.