Intro to Ionic Compounds

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What are ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are chemical compounds formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically consisting of metals and nonmetals.

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What type of elements lose electrons to form positive ions?

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Metals lose electrons to form positive ions, known as cations.

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What type of elements gain electrons to form negative ions?

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Nonmetals gain electrons to form negative ions, known as anions.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are located on the right side of the periodic table.

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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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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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Which element is a nonmetal: calcium, arsenic, lead, or chlorine?

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Chlorine is a nonmetal.

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Which element will form a cation: strontium, argon, arsenic, sulfur, or radon?

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Strontium will form a cation.

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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.