Ionic Bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is the formula for barium nitride?

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Ba3N2

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What is the name of the ionic compound MgSO4?

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Magnesium sulfate

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What type of diagram shows only the valence electrons of an element?

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Lewis-dot diagram

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Which combination requires Roman numerals in its name?

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Silver + Oxygen

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What is the name for LiI?

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Lithium iodide

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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How do you determine the charge of an ion?

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The charge of an ion is determined by the number of electrons lost or gained compared to the neutral atom.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in ionic compound naming?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl