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Ionic Bonding — Electron Transfer in NaCl

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📐 Ionic Bonding — Electron Transfer in NaCl

Ionic bonding: sodium transfers electron to chlorine, creating oppositely charged ions

Sodium loses its outer electron to chlorine. Both achieve full outer shells and become ions. The opposite charges create a strong ionic bond.

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Practice Questions for Ionic Bonding

Which combination of elements forms an ionic compound?

  • A. Sodium and chlorine
  • B. Carbon and hydrogen
  • C. Nitrogen and oxygen
  • D. Carbon and oxygen
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Describe the structure of an ionic compound and explain why ionic compounds have high melting points. [3 marks]

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What is an anion?
A negative ion (formed when non-metals gain electrons)
What is a cation?
A positive ion (formed when metals lose electrons)

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