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| According to the Octet Rule, atoms like to be stable with this number of electrons in the outside shell. |
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| An atom or group of atoms that has become electrically charged by gaining or losing electrons to become stable. |
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| Does Lithium gain or lose electrons? How many? |
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| Does Magnesium gain or lose electrons? How many? |
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| Does Aluminum gain or lose electrons? How many? |
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| Does Iodine gain or lose electrons? How many? |
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| Does Sulfur gain or lose electrons? How many? |
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| Of cation or anion, which type of ion gains electrons? |
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Anions = negative ions (gained electrons).
Cations = positive ions (lost electrons) |
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It is the attraction between two oppositely charged ions.
Ex. Na+Cl- |
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| True/False: All compounds are electrically neutral. |
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| What do you call ions that are composed of more than 1 atom? |
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| True/False: For an ionic compound, the metal ion always comes before the nonmetal ion in the formula and name. |
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| True/False: When naming ionic compounds the metal ion ends in -ide and the nonmetal ion keeps its name. |
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| False: Metal keeps its name while the nonmetal (binary only) ends in -ide. Polyatomic ions have their own special names. Most polyatomics end in -ate or -ite. |
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| Name 3 characteristic properties of ionic compounds. |
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1) Definite crystal structure
2) High Melting Point
3) Electrical Conductivity |
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| True/False: In ionic compounds, every ion is attracted to ions near it that have an opposite charge. |
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| Write the formula and name the compound which contains Na & F. |
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| Write the formula and name the compound which contains Be & I. |
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| Write the formula and name the compound which contains Potassium & Sulfate. |
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| K2SO4 - Potassium Sulfate |
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| The metal Scandium (Sc) has 3 valence electrons. What is the formula of the ionic compound formed when scandium reacts with iodine? |
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