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 positively and negatively charged ions that are held together by electrostatic forces.

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Which types of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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A cation has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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An anion has a negative charge.

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In the chemical formula for an ionic compound, which ion is written first?

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The positive ion (cation) is written first.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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The formula for sodium chloride is NaCl.

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Name the ionic compound with the formula MgO.

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The ionic compound with the formula MgO is magnesium oxide.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in ionic bonding?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons, which is a stable configuration.

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What is the formula for calcium oxide?

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The formula for calcium oxide is CaO.

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Which pair of elements could NOT form an ionic compound: Carbon and Oxygen or Sodium and Chlorine?

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Carbon and Oxygen could NOT form an ionic compound.