Ionic Bonding

Front

A charged particle that has gained or lost electrons is called a _____

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ion

Front

Which of the following would produce an anion? (Ca, Al, K, F)

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F

Front

What type of bond is formed between Lithium and Fluorine?

Back

ionic

Front

What determines how ionic bonds will form?

Back

Number of valence electrons

Front

Ionic bonds happen because of the ____ of valence electrons.

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transfer

Front

What is an ionic bond?

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A type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

Front

What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

Front

What role do valence electrons play in ionic bonding?

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They determine how atoms will bond by either being transferred or shared.

Front

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.