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what is the formula that belongs to a sodium ion?
Na+
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which atoms gain electrons to form negative ions?
Non-metals
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what do metals form?
they form positive ions from losing electrons
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what is ionic bonding?
when oppositely charged ions attract
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when does sodium chloride conduct electricity?
in molten or in solution
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the structure of magnesium oxide is...
giant ionic lattice
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What is the formula for magnesium chloride (Mg2+ and Cl? ions)?
MgCl2
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What is the formula for calcium hydroxide ( Ca2+ and OH? ions)?
Ca(OH)2
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Why does sodium chloride have a lower melting point than magnesium chloride?
Its positive ions are larger but have a smaller charge
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Explain the conductivity of sodium chloride.
Ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten because their ions are free to move.
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How many electrons are involved in each covalent bond?
Two
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Which sort of elements form covalent bonds?
Non-metals form covalent bonds.
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Which of these has molecules with two atoms joined by a covalent bond?
Chlorine
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what is ionic bonding?

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