Ionic Compounds

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

Front

What ion does Nitrogen, N, typically form?

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Nitrogen typically forms the ion N^-3.

Front

Which pair of elements could NOT react to form an ionic compound?

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Carbon and Oxygen could NOT react to form an ionic compound.

Front

How many valence electrons does Beryllium, Be, lose when forming an ionic bond?

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Beryllium, Be, loses 2 valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

Front

What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na⁺)?

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The charge of a sodium ion (Na⁺) is +1.

Front

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal?

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An ionic bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal.

Front

What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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The general formula for an ionic compound is the combination of cations and anions, typically represented as AB, where A is the cation and B is the anion.

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What happens to electrons during the formation of ionic bonds?

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During the formation of ionic bonds, electrons are transferred from the metal to the non-metal.

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

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The result of the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding is the formation of oppositely charged ions that attract each other.