Ionic bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when one atom donates an electron to another.

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What is the charge on an Aluminium ion?

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+3

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What is the charge on a noble gas and why?

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0; they don't exchange electrons.

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What does the '2' in the chemical formula MgBr₂ indicate?

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There are 2 bromide ions for every magnesium ion.

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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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What is the octet rule?

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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.

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How do ionic compounds typically form?

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Ionic compounds form when metals transfer electrons to nonmetals, resulting in the formation of cations and anions.

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What is the general property of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points and conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

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What is a Lewis structure?

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A Lewis structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons in a molecule.