Ionic Bonding

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This image shows the bonding between Lithium and Fluorine. What does the red arrow show?

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electrons being transferred to Fluorine

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Which of the following is NOT a step in forming an ionic bond?

• One atom shares its electrons with another one
• Opposite charged ions form due to the transfer of electrons
• One atom gives electrons to another one
• Oppositely charged ions attract

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One atom shares its electrons with another one

Front

Which of the following is the correct formula for these two ions: Al⁺³ & S^-2? Options: AlS₃, Al₂S₃, Al₃S₂, Al₃S

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Al₂S₃

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If I had a cation with a charge of ²⁺ how would you describe the formation of that ion?

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lost 2 electrons

Front

This image shows the bonding between Lithium and Fluorine. What does the red arrow show?

Back

electrons being transferred to Fluorine

Front

Which of the following is NOT a step in forming an ionic bond?

• One atom shares its electrons with another one
• Opposite charged ions form due to the transfer of electrons
• One atom gives electrons to another one
• Oppositely charged ions attract

Back

One atom shares its electrons with another one

Front

Which of the following is the correct formula for these two ions: Al⁺³ & S^-2? Options: AlS₃, Al₂S₃, Al₃S₂, Al₃S

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Al₂S₃

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If I had a cation with a charge of ²⁺, how would you describe the formation of that ion?

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lost 2 electrons

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How is an anion with a charge of ^3- formed?

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gained 3 electrons

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When alkali metals form an ion, what charge do they have?

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