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 when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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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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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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Which element forms an anion in ionic bonding?

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Nonmetals, such as fluorine (F) and bromine (Br), typically form anions.

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What happens to valence electrons in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, valence electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na)?

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The charge of a sodium ion (Na) is +1.

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What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl)?

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The charge of a chloride ion (Cl) is -1.

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How many valence electrons does sulfur (S) have?

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Sulfur (S) has 6 valence electrons.

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What will sulfur (S) do to form an ionic bond?

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Sulfur (S) will gain 2 electrons to achieve a full outer shell.

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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 have a full set of eight valence electrons.