Intro Ionic Bonds

Ionic bonds form when ions share electrons.

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In sodium chloride, sodium gives an electron to chlorine.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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Ionic bonds form only between atoms of nonmetals.

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The amount of energy needed to form an ion depends only on the number of valence electrons.

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Francium has the same number of valence electrons as lithium.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Alkali metals release the most energy when they become ions.

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When an atom of iodine becomes an ion, it is named iodide.

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Salt consists of molecules of sodium and chloride atoms.

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Ionic compounds are usually liquids at room temperature.

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Water is an example of an ionic compound. 

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