Ionic Bonding

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Anions ____ electrons, becoming _____ charged.

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Gain; negatively (-)

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How many VALENCE ELECTRONS does Chlorine have?

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7

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Name this ionic compound: Al2O3

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Aluminum oxide

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How many CORE ELECTRONS does Chlorine have?

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10

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Ionic bonds are formed when electrons get _____.

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Transferred from one atom to another

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What charge do cations carry?

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Positively charged.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl