Lewis Dot Structures and Naming Ionic Compounds
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These flashcards cover key concepts related to Lewis dot structures, ionic compounds, charges, and names of various ions.
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Valence Electron
The outermost electron of an atom that can participate in chemical bonding.
Cation
A positively charged ion, typically a metal that loses electrons.
Anion
A negatively charged ion, typically a nonmetal that gains electrons.
Polyatomic Ion
An ion composed of two or more atoms that are covalently bonded and carry a charge.
Sulfide Ion
A negatively charged ion (S²⁻) formed from sulfur.
Sulfate Ion
A polyatomic ion (SO₄²⁻) consisting of sulfur and oxygen.
IONIC compound
A compound formed by the transfer of electrons from metals to nonmetals.
Hydroxide Ion
A polyatomic ion (OH⁻) composed of oxygen and hydrogen.
Naming convention for nonmetals
Change the ending to '-ide' in ionic compounds.
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