Ionic Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed by the transfer of electrons.

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Which of the following pairs of elements is most likely to form an ionic bond? Sodium and chlorine, Carbon and oxygen, Hydrogen and helium, Nitrogen and flourine

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Sodium and chlorine

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What charge does a sodium ion have after it loses an electron?

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Positive

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What type of elements typically forms ionic bonds?

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Metals and non metals

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Which property is characteristic of ionic compounds?

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Good electrical conductivity when dissolved in water; Brittle solids

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In which state do ionic compounds conduct electricity?

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Aqueous solution

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What happens to the energy during the formation of an ionic bond?

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Energy is released

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What is the term for the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions?

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Ionic bond

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Which of the following compounds is an example of ionic bond? H2O, CO2, NaCl, O2

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NaCl

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What is the result of an ionic bond between magnesium and oxygen?

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MgO