Ionic Bonding

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What is the name for CsBr?

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Cesium Bromide

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If I had a cation with a charge of 2+, how would you describe the formation of that ion?

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Lost 2 electrons

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Which of the following is NOT a step in forming an ionic bond?

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One atom shares its electrons with another one

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When ionic compounds form, what is the overall charge?

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Neutral

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In the compound aluminum oxide, which is the cation?

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[ Al ] +3

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What are cations?

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Positively charged ions formed when an atom loses electrons.

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What are anions?

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Negatively charged ions formed when an atom gains electrons.

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What is the overall charge of an ionic compound?

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Neutral, as the total positive charge from cations equals the total negative charge from anions.

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What is the electron transfer process in ionic bonding?

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One atom donates electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of oppositely charged ions.