Chemical Bonding and Naming Review

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What happens to Lithium when it loses an electron?

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Lithium has lost an electron; therefore a cation has been made.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula H2O?

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water

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What is the main difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed between metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds are formed between nonmetals.

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What is the charge of an ion of Barium with 56 protons, 54 electrons, and 81 neutrons?

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An ion of Barium with a charge of +2.

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Is this a correct dot diagram for nitrogen (N)?

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true

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.