Ionic Bonding

Front

What determines ionic bonds to form?

Back

The number of valence electrons.

Front

What is the oxidation state of Carbon (C) in CH₄?

Back

-4

Front

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

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the sum of all oxidation numbers in a neutral compound?

Back

0.

Front

How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of an atom to be stable?

Back

8.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of valence electrons in ionic bonding?

Back

Valence electrons are involved in the transfer between atoms to form ionic bonds.

Front

What happens to the electrons in an ionic bond?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

Front

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

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+1.

Front

What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl⁻)?

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-1.