4.1 - Ionic Bonding
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What forms a cation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to an atom when it loses electrons.
What is lattice energy?
💡 Hint: Consider the stability of ionic bonds.
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What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of each bond type.
True or False: Ionic compounds can conduct electricity in solid form.
💡 Hint: Consider how ions behave in solid versus liquid states.
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Predict the ionic compounds formed between aluminum and nitrogen. Describe the charges of the ions and the empirical formula.
💡 Hint: Determine the charges from the periodic table and balance them.
Explain how ionic radius influences the lattice energy of NaCl versus MgO.
💡 Hint: Consider how size affects the distance between charged ions.
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