Ionic Bonds

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How does magnesium become a magnesium ion?

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It loses 2 electrons.

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Ionic bonds are between...

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Metal and Non-metal.

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a...

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Positive ion.

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Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Red.

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How many Aluminum atoms are in Al2O3?

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2.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What charge does a metal ion typically have?

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Positive charge.

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What charge does a non-metal ion typically have?

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Negative charge.

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What is the result of the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding?

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Formation of positive and negative ions.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl.