Ionic Bonding Review

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a non-metal.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What charge does sulfur (S) have when it becomes an ion?

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Sulfur (S) becomes an anion with a charge of 2-.

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What charge does nitrogen (N) have when it becomes an ion?

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Nitrogen (N) becomes an anion with a charge of 3-.

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What are noble gases?

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Noble gases are a group of inert gases in Group 18 of the periodic table, known for their lack of reactivity due to having a full valence shell.

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What is the electron sea model?

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The electron sea model describes metals as a lattice of positive ions surrounded by a 'sea' of delocalized electrons that are free to move, which accounts for their conductivity and malleability.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by increasing atomic number, which groups elements with similar properties.

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What is a group in the periodic table?

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A group is a vertical column in the periodic table that contains elements with similar chemical properties and the same number of valence electrons.

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What is a period in the periodic table?

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A period is a horizontal row in the periodic table, indicating the number of electron shells in the elements.