Questions and Answers
Atoms with the same number of protons but with different electrical charges are _____.
In salt, what is the nature of the bond between sodium and chlorine?
What is the result of the animated process?
An ionic bond involves _____.
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Study Notes
Ionic Bonds Overview
- Atoms with the same number of protons but differing electrical charges are known as ions.
- Ions are identified as either positively charged (cation) or negatively charged (anion).
Nature of Ionic Bonds
- In sodium chloride (salt), an ionic bond forms between sodium ions (Na⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻).
- The interaction is characterized by the attraction of oppositely charged ions, leading to bond formation.
Electron Transfer Process
- Sodium loses an electron to achieve a stable electronic configuration, resulting in a positively charged sodium ion (Na⁺).
- Chlorine gains an electron, attaining a stable configuration, which makes it a negatively charged chloride ion (Cl⁻).
Characteristics of Ionic Bonds
- An ionic bond is defined as the attraction between ions that possess opposite electrical charges.
- Ionic bonds differ from covalent bonds, where electrons are shared rather than transferred.
Key Concepts
- Ionic bonds are crucial in forming stable compounds, such as salts, through the electrostatic force between opposing charges.
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