Ionic Bonds Check-in

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What ion does nitrogen form?

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N^-3

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Which type of elements tend to form cations?

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Metals

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Why do elements form ions?

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To be stable

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Which element would produce an anion?

Back

F (Fluorine)

Front

What does the '2' in MgBr₂ indicate?

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There are 2 bromide ions for every magnesium ion.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What charge do nonmetals typically have when they form ions?

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Negative charge (anions).

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What charge do metals typically have when they form ions?

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Positive charge (cations).

Front

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

Back

NaCl.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in ionic bonding?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.