Ionic Compound

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What type of bond is formed when metals bond with non-metals?

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Ionic bond

Front

What is the formula for zinc sulfate?

Back

ZnSO₄

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What is the name of the compound NH₄F?

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Ammonium fluoride

Front

What is the charge on the hydroxide ion?

Back

-1

Front

How do potassium (K) and sulfur (S) bond together?

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K₂S

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Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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The formula is typically written as the cation followed by the anion, e.g., NaCl.

Front

What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

Front

What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

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What is the significance of the charges in ionic bonding?

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The total positive charge must balance the total negative charge.