Ionic Bonding Review

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What type of ion does nitrogen form?

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Nitrogen forms a N^-3 ion.

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What does the subscript '2' in MgBr₂ indicate?

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It indicates that there are 2 bromide ions for every magnesium ion.

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How many valence electrons does oxygen have?

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Oxygen has 6 valence electrons.

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Which of the following is not a transition metal: sodium, chromium, iron, nickel?

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Sodium is not a transition metal.

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What is the name of the polyatomic ion ClO^-?

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The name is hypochlorite.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What is the charge of a magnesium ion in ionic compounds?

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The charge of a magnesium ion is +2.

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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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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged ion composed of two or more atoms.

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What is the charge of bromide ion?

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The charge of a bromide ion is -1.