Ionic Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What charge does an oxygen ion have?

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Oxygen has a charge of 2- when it forms an ion.

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Which element has a 3+ charge as an ion?

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Boron (B) has a 3+ charge as an ion.

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How many valence electrons does boron lose when forming an ionic bond?

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Boron loses 3 valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

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What is the formula for barium nitride?

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The formula for barium nitride is Ba3N2.

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What type of ions are involved in ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding involves the attraction between positively charged cations and negatively charged anions.

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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 an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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How do ionic compounds typically form?

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Ionic compounds typically form when metals transfer electrons to nonmetals.

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What is the charge of a lithium ion?

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Lithium has a charge of 1+ when it forms an ion.