Ionic Compounds (1F)

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Ions are formed when elements lose or gain ELECTRONS

O - Oxidation

I - Is

L - Lost

R - Reduction

I - Is

G - Gained

GROUP 1 Elements - Lose 1 electron = Example Na+

GROUP 7 Elements - Gain 1 electron = Example Cl-

Ionic Compounds have high melting and boiling points because of strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions.

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