Stability and Bonding

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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Positive.

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How many valence electrons does Nitrogen have?

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5.

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What is a valence electron?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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What type of bond is formed when atoms transfer electrons?

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Ionic bond.

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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.

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Why do elements form compounds?

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To be stable.

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What is stability in terms of chemical bonding?

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Stability refers to the tendency of an atom or compound to maintain its structure and resist change.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms will gain, lose, or share electrons in order to have 8 electrons in their outer energy shell.

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Why is the octet rule important?

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The octet rule helps explain the chemical behavior of atoms and their tendency to form bonds.