Ionic Bonds and Compounds

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Negatively charged ions formed by gaining electrons, typically nonmetals.

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Anions

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The symbol for the nitrogen ion.

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N³⁻

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The charge of an ion within a compound

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Oxidation

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How oxidation numbers are written

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As a superscript to the right of the symbol

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Potassium Ion

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Double check that the overall charge is 0.

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Ensure the total charge of the compound is neutral.

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Resulting ions from Magnesium and Bromine bond

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Compound formula from Aluminum and Oxygen

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The compound formed is Al₂O₃.

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Resulting ions of Al and O

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Aluminum becomes Al³⁺ and Oxygen becomes O²⁻.

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Valence electrons in Group 13

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3 valence electrons