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 transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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What charge does aluminum have in aluminum oxide (Al2O3)?

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Aluminum has a charge of +3 in aluminum oxide.

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How many valence electrons does beryllium lose when forming an ionic bond?

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Beryllium loses 2 valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

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How many valence electrons does sulfur gain when forming an ionic bond?

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Sulfur gains 2 valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

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What happens to valence electrons during ionic bonding?

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Valence electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons, which is considered stable.

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What is the charge of an oxide ion (O)?

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The charge of an oxide ion is -2.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na) when it forms an ionic bond?

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The charge of a sodium ion is +1.

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the result of the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding?

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The result is the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions.