Chemical Bonding: Ionic Bonds
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Chemical Bonding: Ionic Bonds

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When forming an ionic bond, what happens to the valence electrons of the atoms involved?

  • They become free electrons in the compound
  • They are transferred permanently (correct)
  • They are shared equally
  • They are gained by both atoms

    • In the formation of ionic compounds, what kind of elements typically participate in the bonding process?

  • Metals and nonmetals (correct)
  • Only metals
  • A metal and a noble gas
  • Only nonmetals

    • What type of ion does an atom become when it loses electrons in an ionic bond?

  • Covalent ion
  • Cation (correct)
  • Anion
  • Noble gas ion

    • In the compound sodium chloride, what is the charge on the sodium ion?

    <p>$2+$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is formed due to the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions?

    <p>Ionic bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an ionic compound, how are multiple cations and anions held together?

    <p>By ionic bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall charge on an ionic compound like sodium chloride?

    <p>$0$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the bonding in sodium chloride?

    <p>Ionic bonding involving a metal and a nonmetal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Opposites attract' applies to which type of bonding process?

    <p>$ ext{NaCl}$ bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers

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