Ionic Bonding Review

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How many valence electrons does a Fluorine atom have?

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7

Front

What type of ion is positively charged and formed by the loss of electrons?

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cation

Front

How many total Fluorine atoms do we need to make Boron stable?

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3

Front

Which is the correct Lewis bonding diagram for MgF₂?

Back

Front

What charge will Calcium have after it gives two electrons to the Chlorine atoms?

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+2

Front

Electronegativity

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The ability of an atom to attract electrons

Front

How many electrons does Silicon need to gain to become stable?

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2

Front

An atom that loses or gains electrons to become negative or positive is called an ___________.

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ion

Front

Which pair of atoms will form an ionic bond?

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Front

Atoms are most stable with eight electrons in their valence level. (exceptions are H, He, Li, Be, and B)

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Octet Rule