Ionic Bonding Flashcard

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Ionic bonds form between __________ and __________.

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metals; nonmetals

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What is the chemical formula for the compound formed by Potassium and Bromine?

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KBr

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What is the chemical formula for the compound formed by Magnesium and Iodine?

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MgI2

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Use __________ to indicate the number of atoms of each type present in the compound.

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subscripts

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True or false? In naming ionic compounds, the cation is always named first and the anion second.

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True

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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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 charge of a potassium ion (K)?

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+1

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What is the charge of a bromide ion (Br)?

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-1