Course review
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Learning objective
• Metal atoms lose electrons → cations (+) • Non-metal atoms gain electrons → anions (−) • Predict ion charges from electron configurations
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Learning objective
• Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions • Binary ionic compounds: cation first, anion with "-ide" suffix • Deduce formulas and names of ionic compounds, including common polyatomic ions
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Learning objective
• 3D lattice structures, empirical formulas • Properties: volatility, electrical conductivity, solubility • Explain properties using lattice structure and ion mobility
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