Review-Ionic Naming & Valence Electrons

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What is the name of the compound K₂O?

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Potassium Oxide

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What is the name of the compound Na₃N?

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Sodium Nitride

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How many dots are around Lewis dot symbols for nonmetal anions?

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8

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How many dots are around Lewis dot symbols for metal cations?

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0

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Which of the following is an ionic compound: Carbon dioxide, Dinitrogen Trioxide, Silicon tetrachloride, Lithium bromide?

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Lithium bromide

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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How do you determine the charge of a metal cation?

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By the number of valence electrons it loses.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in ionic bonding?

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

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What is the formula for calculating the total number of valence electrons in a molecule?

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Add the valence electrons of all atoms in the molecule.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.