Ionic Bonding Flashcard

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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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 a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between nonmetals.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move around.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the formation of ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the role of electronegativity in ionic bonding?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons; in ionic bonding, a significant difference in electronegativity between two atoms leads to electron transfer.

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What happens to the electrons in an ionic bond?

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In an ionic bond, one atom loses electrons (becoming a positively charged ion) and another atom gains those electrons (becoming a negatively charged ion).

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Can ionic bonds conduct electricity?

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Ionic compounds can conduct electricity when dissolved in water or melted, as the ions are free to move.

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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An example of an ionic compound is sodium chloride (NaCl), formed from sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).