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 the ionic compound formed between Calcium (Ca) and Oxygen (O)?

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between Sodium (Na) and Sulfur (S)?

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.

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What charge does an anion have?

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An anion has a negative charge.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion formed by losing electrons.

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What charge does a cation have?

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A cation has a positive charge.

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In an ionic bond, which type of element is the cation?

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The cation is always a metal.

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What is the role of electrons in ionic bonding?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom (usually a metal) to another atom (usually a nonmetal) to form ions.

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What is the result of the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding?

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The result is the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions.