Ionic Compounds PS

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

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Ionic bond

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What charge does iron (III) take on?

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+3

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What is the name for CrN?

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Chromium(III) nitride

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What is the formula for lead sulfide with a +4 oxidation state?

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PbS₂ is lead(IV) sulfide.

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How many valence electrons does a bromine atom have?

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7

Front

What is an ionic compound?

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

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What is the general formula for ionic compounds?

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

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion?

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+1

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What is the charge of a chloride ion?

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-1

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What is the significance of valence electrons in ionic bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how atoms bond and form ions.