Practice - Electrostatic Attraction Between Oppositely Charged Ions
Practice Questions
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What charge does a sodium atom become when it loses an electron?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it gives away something negative.
What is an anion?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a non-metal attracts electrons to itself.
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What occurs when a metal atom loses electrons?
💡 Hint: Remember, losing something negative makes it positive.
What is the term for the attraction between oppositely charged ions?
💡 Hint: Think about what pulls them toward each other.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how the properties of ionic compounds differ from those of covalent compounds as a result of their bonding.
💡 Hint: Contrast the nature of bonds and packings.
Given the following ionic compound formula, MgO, identify the charges of the ions and explain how they contribute to the overall neutrality of the compound.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of charge balance in ionic structures.
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