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Chapter 10 Problem 41P

Question

Draw the Lewis structure for the ionic compound that forms from Mg and each atom.

(a) F

(b) O

(c) N

Solution

Solution 41P

Lewis structure of Mg and fluorine

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Magnesium has 2 valence electrons and fluorine has one unpaired  electron each it takes from magnesium forming magnesium fluoride .two fluorine atoms  has two  electron deficient and it takes two  electron from magnesium atom and forming magnesium fluoride.

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Title Introductory Chemistry 5 
Author Nivaldo J Tro
ISBN 9780321910295

Draw the Lewis structure for the ionic compound that forms from Mg and each atom.(a)

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