Ionic Bonding Flashcard

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How does oxygen become stable?

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Oxygen becomes stable by gaining 2 electrons.

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What charge does barium (Ba) have when it forms an ion?

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Barium (Ba) forms a 2+ charge when it becomes an ion.

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What do nonmetals tend to do with electrons?

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Nonmetals tend to gain electrons and become negatively charged ions.

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What happens to two positively charged ions?

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Two positively charged ions repel each other and will not bond.

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What causes a negative ion (anion) to form?

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A negative ion (anion) forms due to the gain of one or more electrons.

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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.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What happens when a metal reacts with a nonmetal?

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A metal tends to lose electrons and form a cation, while a nonmetal tends to gain electrons and form an anion.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a chart that organizes all known elements based on their atomic number and properties.