Chem Ionic Bonding

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Ionic Compound

An electrically neutral compound consisting of positive and negative ions.

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Ionic Bond

The electrostatic force that holds ions together in an ionic compound.

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Electrostatic Force

The attractive force between oppositely charged particles.

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NaCl

Chemical formula for sodium chloride, composed of sodium cations (Na+) and chloride anions (Cl−).

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MgCl2

Chemical formula for magnesium chloride, formed when magnesium loses two valence electrons to two chloride ions.

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Cation

A positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

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Anion

A negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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Valence Electron

An electron that is in the outermost energy level of an atom and can participate in bonding.

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Electron Dot Diagram

A graphical representation that shows the valence electrons of an atom and how they are involved in bonding.

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Stronger Ionic Bond

A bond that is stronger due to greater charges on the ions or closer proximity of the charged particles.

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