Multiple Choice
Which of the following neutral atoms would be most likely to lose an electron and become a cation of +1?
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components
Ionic Bonding
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Ionic bonds form as a result of __________.
A
attraction between a hydrogen and other atoms that share electrons unequally
B
sharing of electron pairs between atoms
C
unequal sharing of electrons between atoms
D
attraction between ions that have opposite charges
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Understand that ionic bonds are a type of chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.
Recall that ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge.
Recognize that in ionic bonding, one atom donates an electron to another atom, leading to the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions.
Identify that the electrostatic attraction between these oppositely charged ions is what holds them together in an ionic bond.
Conclude that the correct description of ionic bond formation is the attraction between ions that have opposite charges.
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