Explore Chemical Bonds and Electron Behavior

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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How does an anion with a charge of 3- form?

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It gains 3 electrons.

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What is the oxidation number of sulfur with 6 valence electrons?

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-2

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What type of bond forms between a metal and a non-metal?

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Ionic bond.

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Which two elements would NOT form an ionic bond?

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Calcium and lithium.

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What type of bond is formed between two non-metals?

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Covalent bond.

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What is the definition of a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

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What is the role of valence electrons in bonding?

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Valence electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom and are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.