Ionic Bonding Review

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What type of bond is formed between potassium (K) and oxygen (O)?

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Ionic Bond

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What type of bond is formed between two lithium (Li) atoms?

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Metallic Bond

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What is the formula for the compound formed by aluminum (Al) and oxygen (O)?

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Al₂O₃

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When lithium (Li) becomes an ion, what type of ion does it form and what is its charge?

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Li becomes a cation and has a charge of 1+.

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What type of bond is formed between hydrogen (H) and sulfur (S)?

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Covalent Bond

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more 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 between atoms.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na) when it becomes an ion?

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Na becomes a cation and has a charge of 1+.