Ionic Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when one atom donates an electron to another.

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Do ionic bonds involve the sharing of electrons?

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No, ionic bonds do not involve the sharing of electrons; instead, they involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What happens to sodium when it forms sodium chloride?

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Sodium donates one electron to chlorine, resulting in the formation of a positively charged sodium ion (Na+) and a negatively charged chloride ion (Cl-).

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What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

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The chemical formula for sodium chloride is NaCl.

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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Can you name two elements that can form an ionic compound?

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Lithium (Li) and fluorine (F) can form an ionic compound, lithium fluoride (LiF).

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What is the role of alkali metals in ionic bonding?

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Alkali metals, such as sodium and potassium, readily lose one electron to form positive ions, making them highly reactive and capable of forming ionic bonds.

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What is the energy change when alkali metals become ions?

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Alkali metals release energy when they lose an electron to become ions, but they do not necessarily release the most energy compared to other elements.

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What is the difference between ionic compounds and molecular compounds?

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Ionic compounds consist of ions held together by ionic bonds, while molecular compounds consist of molecules formed by covalent bonds.

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What is the structure of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically form a crystalline lattice structure, where ions are arranged in a repeating pattern.