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What is the attraction between oppositely charged ions called?

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An ionic bond.

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What force causes the attraction between oppositely charged ions in an ionic bond?

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Electrostatic force.

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What method is illustrated by the criss-crossing of charges to determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Criss cross method.

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What does Mercury (II) bromide indicate about the oxidation number of mercury?

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Mercury's oxidation number is 2+.

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Ionic bonding always takes place between what types of ions?

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Ions of opposite charge.

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What is an ion?

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An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A charged ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together.

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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 role of metals in ionic bonding?

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Metals lose electrons to form cations.

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What is the role of nonmetals in ionic bonding?

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Nonmetals gain electrons to form anions.