these oppositely charged ions attract each other, forming ionic bonds.
ionic bonds: opposite charged ions attract each other, resulting in ionic compounds -- cations & anions
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Those that lose electrons become positively charged, and those that gain electrons become negatively charged.
cations: positively charged atoms that lose electrons anions: gain electrons, become negatively charged
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octet rule, and it is a key to understanding why compounds form.
octet rule: the idea that atoms tend to have 8 electors in their valence shell
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a solution called normal saline is commonly administered intravenously in hospitals.
solution: a homogenous mixture
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sodium chloride (NaCl), which is a simple compound
compound: a substance that can be broken down into two chemically simpler components
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