Ionic Bonding

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This image shows the bonding between Lithium and Fluorine. What does the red arrow show?

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electrons being transferred to Fluorine

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If I had a cation with a charge of ²⁺ how would you describe the formation of that ion?

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lost 2 electrons

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How is an anion with a charge of ^3- formed?

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gained 3 electrons

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When alkali metals form an ion, what charge do they have?

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1+

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When alkaline earth metals form an ion, what charge do they have?

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2+

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When halogens form an ion, what charge do they have?

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1-

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Nitrogen, N, will form which of the following ions? N, N^-3, N^-5, N⁺⁵

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N^-3

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When ionic compounds form, what is the overall charge?

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neutral

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What is responsible for bringing cations and anions together?

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The opposite charges are attracted to one another.

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When assigning the number of individual atoms in a chemical formula it is written as a...

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