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.