Practice - Bonding - Ionic, Covalent, Lewis, Oxidation

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What is the name of the compound S5F4?

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Pentasulfur Tetrafluoride

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What does the oxidation number indicate?

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The oxidation number tells you if an ion has lost or gained electrons.

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What type of elements form an ionic compound?

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Ionic compounds are formed from a Metal and a Nonmetal.

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What is the name of the ionic compound Cs2S?

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cesium sulfide

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What is a Lewis dot diagram?

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A Lewis dot diagram represents the valence electrons of an atom.

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What is the oxidation state of sodium in NaCl?

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+1

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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 a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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Combine the cation and anion in a ratio that balances their charges.