Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry practice

Paper 3 structured question: Ions and ionic bonds

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Ions and ionic bonds

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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

Formation of ions in chemical reactions.

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Ionic bonding occurs when cations and anions attract each other due to their opposite charges.

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State the charge of a cation.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

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Ionic compounds are formed from the electrostatic attraction between cations and anions.

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Describe how anions are formed.
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