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Ionic Bonding — Electron Transfer in NaCl

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📐 Ionic Bonding — Electron Transfer in NaCl

Ionic bonding between sodium and chlorine showing electron transfer

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 a cation?

A positive ion (formed when metals lose electrons)

What is an anion?

A negative ion (formed when non-metals gain electrons)

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How It Works: Why Electron Transfer Creates Such Strong Bonds