Bonding and Balancing Review

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What are anions?

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Negatively charged ions that have gained electrons.

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What type of bond is formed from the transfer of electrons?

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Ionic bond.

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Which type of elements typically form anions?

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Non-metals.

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In the reaction 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O, what are the reactants?

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2H₂ + O₂.

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How many molecules are in 10MgCl₂?

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10.

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What is a cation?

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Positively charged ions that have lost electrons.

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What type of bond is formed by sharing electrons?

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Covalent bond.

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

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Positive.

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What is the formula for water?

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H₂O.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.