Ionic Compounds and Mining P2

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal where electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed between two nonmetals where electrons are shared.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na)?

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1+ (sodium loses one electron to form a positive ion).

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What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl)?

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1- (chlorine gains one electron to form a negative ion).

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What does the octet rule state?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.

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What are native elements?

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Minerals that are composed of a single element, such as gold (Au) or silver (Ag).

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What are sulfides?

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Minerals that consist of sulfur combined with metals, such as pyrite (FeS2).

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What are oxides?

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Minerals that consist of oxygen combined with metals, such as hematite (Fe2O3).

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What are silicates?

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Minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, often combined with other elements, such as quartz (SiO2).

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How many critical minerals are identified in Nevada?

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33 of the 50 critical minerals.