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What is an ion?

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A charged particle that has gained or lost electrons.

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What does the electron configuration 2-8 for Neon (Ne) indicate?

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The 8 refers to the number of valence electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

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The number of electrons in the last shell of an atom.

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What happens when an atom loses an electron?

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It becomes positively charged.

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What type of elements form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds are formed between metals and non-metals.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed when two non-metal atoms share electrons.

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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 sharing electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be either ionic or covalent.

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known as table salt.

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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Water (H2O), formed by the sharing of electrons between hydrogen and oxygen.