SPS2. Atomic Bonding and Compounds

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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 transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positive and negative ions that attract each other.

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What is the chemical formula for Calcium Bromide?

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CaBr₂

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What are ionic compounds usually characterized by?

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Ionic compounds are usually hard and brittle.

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Which ion is written first in the chemical formula of an ionic compound?

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The positive ion (cation) is written first.

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What is the characteristic of the compound Al₂O₃ based on its elements' positions in the Periodic Table?

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Al₂O₃ has a high melting point.

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What type of bond is formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms?

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Covalent bond.

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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 compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements chemically bond together.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that results from the loss of one or more electrons.