Ions and Bonding

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N ionizes to a charge of _______.

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-3

Front

Negative ions form when atoms _________ valence electrons.

Back

gain

Front

What is the basis of a metallic bond?

Back

The attraction between positive metal ions and free floating electrons.

Front

What is the formula for Tricarbon Octahydride?

Back

C₃H₈

Front

LiBr is called __________.

Back

lithium bromide

Front

What is an ion?

Back

An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Front

What is the difference between cations and anions?

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Cations are positively charged ions, while anions are negatively charged ions.

Front

What is ionic bonding?

Back

A type of chemical bond that occurs between cations and anions.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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