Ionic bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between a metal and a non-metal, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of ions.

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What type of ion does a metal typically form?

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A metal typically forms a cation, which is a positively charged ion.

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What type of ion does a non-metal typically form?

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A non-metal typically forms an anion, which is a negatively charged ion.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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An anion has a negative charge.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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A cation has a positive charge.

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What causes ions to attract each other in ionic bonding?

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Ions attract each other due to opposite charges; positive ions attract negative ions.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom that are involved in chemical reactions.

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How do metals and non-metals differ in terms of electron behavior during ionic bonding?

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Metals tend to lose electrons and form cations, while non-metals tend to gain electrons and form anions.

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

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The transfer of electrons results in the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride (table salt)?

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The formula for sodium chloride is NaCl, which consists of sodium ions (Na+) and chloride ions (Cl-).