Ionic bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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Why do all bonds form?

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To fill the outermost energy level.

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What happens to an atom when it loses electrons?

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It becomes positively charged.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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Negative.

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What is the Octet Rule?

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The Octet Rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.

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What types of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and non-metals.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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How do ionic compounds typically form?

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Ionic compounds form when a metal donates electrons to a non-metal, resulting in the attraction between the oppositely charged ions.

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What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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The general formula for an ionic compound is represented as the ratio of cations to anions, such as NaCl for sodium chloride.