4.2 - IONIC OR ELECTROVALENT BOND
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Define ionic bond.
💡 Hint: Think about electron transfer.
What is a cation?
💡 Hint: Remember, cation has a 't' for 'positive'.
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What type of bond is formed by the transfer of electrons?
💡 Hint: Think about how ionic bonds are defined.
Ionization always involves gaining electrons.
💡 Hint: Recall what happens during ionization.
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Explain how the electron configuration of an atom affects its ability to form ionic bonds.
💡 Hint: Consider how the octet rule influences electron transfer.
Given the reaction between magnesium and oxygen, predict the ionic compound formed, including the charges on the ions.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the valence electrons of magnesium and oxygen.
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