Ionic Bonding Review

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What is the name for CaF₂?

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Calcium Fluoride

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Which pair of atoms will form an ionic bond?

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A metal and a non-metal, e.g., Sodium (Na) and Chlorine (Cl).

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What is the correct Lewis bonding diagram for MgF₂?

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The diagram shows Magnesium (Mg) in the center with two Fluorine (F) atoms bonded to it, each with three lone pairs.

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What is the rule that states atoms are most stable with eight electrons in their valence level?

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Octet Rule

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What type of ion is positively charged and formed by the loss of electrons?

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Cation

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion formed by the gain of electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is electronegativity?

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The tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in ionic bonding?

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It explains why atoms form ions; they gain or lose electrons to achieve a full valence shell.

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What is the formula for calculating the charge of an ion?

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Charge = Number of protons - Number of electrons.