Ionic Bonds
What happens to the valence electrons in an ionic bond?
They are being transferred
Magnessium bromide is an ionic compound with the chemical formula AlCl3 What does the 3 tell you?
That there are three chlorine ions for every aluminum ion
What type of elements are part of covalent bonds?
Nonmetal and nonmetal
What is the scale called to identify if a substance is acidic or basic?
pH Scale
What on the periodic table tells me the number of protons?
Atomic number
What must happen to the ending of the 2nd element name?
change the ending to -ide
In a covalent bond, what is happening to the valence electrons?
They are being shared by the two atoms
What Ions do acids release in water?
H+ ions
How do I find the # of neutrons?
Mass # - Atomic #
What types of elements are used in an ionic bond?
Metal + nonmetal
Name this compound Al2O3
What is Aluminum Oxide
Which prefix do we NOT use for the 1st element?
Mono-
What ions do bases release in water?
OH- (Hydroxide)
What is the name of a positive ion?
Cation
What is the formula for the following ionic bond:
Sodium Chloride
NaCl
What is the name of the following compound:
N2O
Dinitrogen monoxide
What values are considered weak bases?
8-10
When opposite charges are close together, are they doing to repel or attract?
Attract (this makes ionic bonds)
What is the formula for the following ionic bond:
MgO
Magnesium Oxide
What is the term for when an element wants to gain electrons?
Electronegativity
H2, F2, and O2 are examples of what kind of elements?
Diatomic Elements
What forms when acid H+ ions are added to water (H2O)?
H3O+ (Hydronium)
How many valence electrons do elements in group 16 have?
6 valence electrons