Ionic Bonding

Front

Sulfur, S, will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

Back

gain 2

Front

An ionic bond is the attraction between:

Back

oppositely charged ions

Front

A nonmetal will be a ____ ion.

Back

negative

Front

In the chemical formula for an ionic compound, which item is written first?

Back

positive ion

Front

Write the formula for Ba²⁺ and N³⁻.

Back

Ba₃N₂

Front

What type of ion does a metal typically form?

Back

positive ion

Front

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

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+1

Front

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

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-1

Front

What happens to electrons during ionic bonding?

Back

Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

Front

What is the result of an ionic bond?

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Formation of a compound with a neutral charge.