Lewis Dot Structures and Ionic Bonds

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Why do elements bond?

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To become stable.

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This is the correct dot diagram for sodium (Na): True or False?

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True.

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How does oxygen become an oxide ion?

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It gains 2 electrons.

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Is hydrogen considered a metal or a non-metal?

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Nonmetal.

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What is the charge for an element in Group 16?

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-2.

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What are Lewis Dot Structures used for?

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To represent the valence electrons of an atom.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What happens to electrons in an ionic bond?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

Front

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

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+1.

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

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-1.