Ionic Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a non-metal.

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What is the overall charge of an ionic compound?

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Neutral (zero)

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What happens to electrons during ionic bonding?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom (usually a metal) to another atom (usually a non-metal), resulting in the formation of cations and anions.

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What charge do alkali metals form when they become ions?

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1+ (they lose one electron).

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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How do you determine the charge of a monatomic ion from the periodic table?

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The charge can often be determined by the group number: Group 1 elements form +1 ions, Group 2 form +2 ions, and Group 17 elements form -1 ions.

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What is the charge of a chloride ion?

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-1 (Cl-).

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What does the red arrow in ionic bonding diagrams typically represent?

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The transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is the charge of a Scandium ion in Scandium (III) chloride?

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Sc+3.