Ionic Compound Modeling Flashcard

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What causes an atom to become a cation?

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An atom becomes a cation by losing electrons.

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What is a monatomic ion?

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A monatomic ion is an ion consisting of a single atom with a positive or negative charge, such as Cl⁻.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is an ion made up of two or more atoms bonded together, such as NH₄⁺.

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Why do ionic compounds have no overall charge?

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Ionic compounds have no overall charge because the charges of cations and anions cancel each other out.

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What causes an atom to become an anion?

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An atom becomes an anion by gaining electrons.

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Define ionic bond.

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges, typically between a metal and a non-metal.

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

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

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

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The charge of a chloride ion (Cl⁻) is -1.

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Give an example of a compound formed from ionic bonds.

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An example of a compound formed from ionic bonds is sodium chloride (NaCl).

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What is the formula for the ammonium ion?

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The formula for the ammonium ion is NH₄⁺.