Ionic Bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is the formula for tin (II) nitride?

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Sn₃N₂

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What is the formula for aluminum sulfide?

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Al₂S₃

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What is the formula for copper (II) phosphate?

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Cu₃(PO₄)₂

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What is the formula for magnesium phosphide?

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Mg₃P₂

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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What is a Lewis-dot diagram?

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A Lewis-dot diagram is a representation of an atom that shows its valence electrons as dots around the element's symbol.

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How do you determine the charge of an ion?

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The charge of an ion is determined by the number of electrons lost or gained compared to the neutral atom.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in ionic bonding?

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

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What is the difference between cations and anions?

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Cations are positively charged ions formed by losing electrons, while anions are negatively charged ions formed by gaining electrons.