Predict the chemical formula of the ionic compound formed between the following pairs of elements: (b) K and S
Ch.8 - Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding

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Capitolo 8, Problema 20d
Which ionic compound is expected to form from combining the following pairs of elements? (d) aluminum and oxygen.
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Identify the charges of the ions formed by each element: Aluminum (Al) typically forms a cation with a charge of +3, denoted as \( \text{Al}^{3+} \). Oxygen (O) typically forms an anion with a charge of -2, denoted as \( \text{O}^{2-} \).
Determine the ratio of ions needed to balance the charges: To balance the charges between \( \text{Al}^{3+} \) and \( \text{O}^{2-} \), find the least common multiple of the charges, which is 6.
Calculate the number of each ion needed: To achieve a neutral compound, you need two \( \text{Al}^{3+} \) ions (total charge of +6) and three \( \text{O}^{2-} \) ions (total charge of -6).
Write the formula of the ionic compound: Combine the ions in the ratio determined to form the compound \( \text{Al}_2\text{O}_3 \).
Verify the neutrality of the compound: Check that the total positive charge (+6 from two \( \text{Al}^{3+} \) ions) balances the total negative charge (-6 from three \( \text{O}^{2-} \) ions), confirming the compound is neutral.

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Ionic Bonding
Ionic bonding occurs when atoms transfer electrons to achieve full outer electron shells, resulting in the formation of charged ions. Typically, this happens between metals, which lose electrons and become positively charged cations, and nonmetals, which gain electrons to become negatively charged anions. The electrostatic attraction between these oppositely charged ions forms a stable ionic compound.
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When aluminum (a metal) reacts with oxygen (a nonmetal), it forms aluminum oxide (Al2O3). Aluminum has a +3 charge when it loses three electrons, while oxygen typically gains two electrons to achieve a -2 charge. To balance the charges in the compound, two aluminum ions combine with three oxide ions, resulting in the formula Al2O3, which is a common ionic compound.
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