Bonding Ionic/Covalent

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when metals lose electrons to become cations and nonmetals gain electrons to become anions.

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What is covalent bonding?

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Covalent bonding is the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, typically occurring between nonmetals.

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What is the charge of a Group 13 metal ion?

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Group 13 metals tend to lose 3 electrons, resulting in a +3 charge.

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Which group of nonmetals reacts with Group 13 metals in a one-to-one ratio?

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Group 15 nonmetals react with Group 13 metals in a one-to-one ratio.

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What is the formula for magnesium fluoride?

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The formula for magnesium fluoride is MgF2.

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What is the naming convention for anions in ionic compounds?

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Anions in ionic compounds are named by adding the suffix 'ide' to the root of the element's name.

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Which of the following is an ionic compound: NaOH, C2O2, CaO, or BaCl2?

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NaOH, CaO, and BaCl2 are ionic compounds; C2O2 is not.

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What type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine?

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An ionic bond is formed between sodium and chlorine.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds consist of ions held together by electrostatic forces, while covalent compounds consist of atoms sharing electrons.

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What is the charge of a fluoride ion?

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The charge of a fluoride ion (F-) is -1.